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Q: How is Durham University for studying MSc Finance?

Durham University offers the 1-year MSc in Finance course that has an application deadline in September. This course includes the following: The students will be taught on how to use the analytical and technical skills as well as the cutting-edge research techniques so that they receive equal access to the financial services. This is a 12-month full time course that comprises of a combination of core and optional modules. Some of the topics included in the course are Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, Econometric Methods, Financial Modelling, and Business Forecasting. Some of the optional modules that have been included in the Finance course are Bank Management, Banking and Financial Intermediation, Climate Finance and Fintech Regulations.

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Durham University M.Sc. Highlights 2026

Durham University offers M.Sc. program of duration 1 year to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. There are 40 M.Sc. courses available for international students. Among the available, some of the most popular specializations include Sales & Marketing, Geology, Geology, Geology, Geology and Geology. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for Durham University M.Sc. program which is GBP 26,000 - 35,500. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.

Durham University M.Sc. Admission Requirements and Eligibility

International students must fulfil the eligibility requirements and submit a list of documents in order to be admitted to the university. For securing Durham University admission process, students must submit scores of the following exams:

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Q: How is Durham University for studying MSc Finance?

Durham University offers the 1-year MSc in Finance course that has an application deadline in September. This course includes the following:

The students will be taught on how to use the analytical and technical skills as well as the cutting-edge research techniques so that they receive equal access to the financial services.
This is a 12-month full time course that comprises of a combination of core and optional modules.
Some of the topics included in the course are Advanced Financial Theory, Corporate Finance, Econometric Methods, Financial Modelling, and Business Forecasting.
Some of the optional modules that have been included in the Finance course are Bank Management, Banking and Financial Intermediation, Climate Finance and Fintech Regulations.

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MSc Management (International Business)

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MSc Finance

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MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment)

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MSc Scientific Computing and Data Analysis

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MSc Marketing

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MSc Public Economics

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MScEconomics

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MSc Management (Entrepreneurship)

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MSc Management (Finance)

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MSc Human Resource Management

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MSc Finance in Accounting & Finance

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MSc Finance in Corporate and International Finance

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Fees details 2027

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 1 year)
Tuition	INR 26.12 L - 47.09 L
Hostel	INR 11.05 L - 15.33 L
Others	INR 60.63 K
Total fee	INR 37.78 L - 63.02 L

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College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Durham University	INR 26.19 L - 47.21 L	#6 CUG, 2027
University of Bath Compare	INR 24.06 L - 53.68 L	#9 CUG, 2027
University of Southampton Compare	INR 26.1 L - 46.96 L	#15 CUG, 2027
Lancaster University Compare	INR 10.53 L - 39.98 L	#10 CUG, 2027
University of Bath – School of Management Compare	INR 32.34 L - 45.21 L	-/-
The University of Edinburgh Compare	INR 13.58 L - 58.74 L	#19 CUG, 2027

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3.6/5

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25% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships2.6

Part time work3.6

Post study jobs2.8

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4

Safety5

Indian Food2.6

Permanent Immigration2.6

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MSc Finance - Batch of 2025

3.8

An amazing university with great facilities.

Tips: Students should know the reality of not a lot of people being able to get a job after completing the course. It is a really tough period for the students who take up huge loans and work part time there to repay the loan and end up not getting a job. Think twice before joining.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026Read more

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MSc Management - Batch of 2024

3.2

This University is a good choice.

Tips: The university is well recognised amongst the recruiters in the UK. The programs are very well structured and the professors are very helpful. However, the Durham as a city is very dull. There is not much to do around. There are very less opportunities for part-time jobs because the city is so small. The 1st month in Durham is very difficult as the city is very cold, windy and hilly. You will have to walk a lot on inclined paths. So it is better to be mentally and physically prepared for that.

Likes (Safety): People around the city are very helpful. There are porters in every college to help students whenever needed. I have hardly faced any kind of racism from the people around me. The university has a night line for the female students to drop them to their destination late at night at a very low price of 2 pounds.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are hardly 2-3 Indian restaurants in Durham and the food is not that great. The taste doesn’t justify the high prices. Cooking on my own is so much more affordable and satisfying. The ingredients are easily available around the city. There is only one Indian grocery store though.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 900

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28150

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2024Read more

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MSc Finance - Batch of 2024

4.3

Overwhelming, challenging and beautiful

Tips: Students should know the essence of Durham is concerned with staying in college accommodation which offers a sense of community and belonging. Secondly, Durham is a very close-knit and quiet city and the weather is mostly rainy and cold. Thirdly, the course a student selects will get challenging eventually.

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MSc Marketing - Batch of 2025

3.8

It is really difficult to obtain permanent residency.

Tips: A lot of things changed. I got to know different cultures and accents, which were quite difficult to understand at the start. Upon that you might face discrimination at work place as they be bias towards their own people, even if they are wrong, telling out of their own experience. I got 7500 scholarships from the university; it totally depends on how early you apply and get selected, as there are very limited numbers. The university was really good and the course was ranked 30th in the world. Overall, it was a really good experience, learned a lot of things, and no regrets.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It’s really difficult to obtain permanent residency as the ILR rule has changed and there’s no certainty that even after spending 5 years, you will get ILR. If I’ve to talk about myself I won’t get settled over here won’t mind to spend few years but not permanently as for me the place was a bit depressing as the whole Durham place is only surviving due to university if the term break starts we hardly get to see people as the students go back to their countries and it feels like you are living somewhere out of the world.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25050

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026Read more

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MSc in Finance (Finance and Investment) - Batch of 2024

3.9

Diverse and friendly campus environment.

Tips: I didn't receive a scholarship, which is difficult to receive. I transitioned well. I made friends with people belonging to various ethnicities and races. Everyone speaks English. A cultural shift was taking the bus and walking quite a bit. You could roam at 1 and 2 am and it'll still be safe.

Likes (Student Life): I got to meet a lot of people belonging to different ethnicities and got to explore their cultures. We have a collegiate system so they regularly organise cultural fairs and have lots of fun activities and sports that we can collectively play.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I personally prefer cooking for myself as I feel it has more value for money than eating out every time. Plus, I was a bit health conscious so I did not want to eat raw meat. They had many affordable restaurants like River View Kitchen, Cafedral, etc.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 60525

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

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MSc Management (International Business) - Batch of 2023

4.5

Brilliant overall experience.

Tips: It was a smooth transition, and fellow students and staff were very welcoming and accepting. I didn't feel like an outsider at all. I did not avail any scholarships. I enjoyed every aspect of university, from the course, wider student experience, the city, and the people I met.

Likes (Part time work): Many part time opportunities are available on campus, such as Student Ambassador, etc as well as off campus. Many students manage to secure part time roles through alumni support even before stepping on campus, which ensures a smooth transition. Most students find that managing their academic workload alongside part time work can be quite stressful, but given that students can only work 20 hours a week, with good planning and scheduling, it's definitely manageable.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Public transport is good during the day and this is not an issue when living in college student halls. But buses typically stop running at around 11 pm and start by 6:15 am. So, during this window, if someone wants to get home from a student event and live off campus, the only options are taxis or friends who have cars or bicycles. Students have the option to avail the student day pass for 2.60 within Durham and nearby zones, which allows multiple trips in those zones using the same pass. The Durham Railway Station is well connected to London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh which can all be reached on direct trains making wider travel connectivity very simple and accessible. The nearest international airport is in Newcastle, around 30 minutes by taxi from central Durham.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026Read more

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How does Durham's college system actually work?

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Every student is automatically placed into one of Durham's 17 colleges when they join. Durham University gives students many facilities such as accommodation, dining hall, sports teams and a support system, separate from academic department.

At Durham's campus, university allows its students to disco

Kanishka Gambhir

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Is Durham University hard to get into for Indian students?

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Acceptance rate for Durham University is around 41% which means securing admission requires facing tough competition and students with excellent academic records can only get admitted there. The university receives thousands of applications each year especially from within Asia.

Indian students also

Kanishka Gambhir

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Why do Durham's rankings vary so much between QS and other bodies?

Answered a week ago

The QS's ranking counts employer opinions heavily due to which it matters more to Indian students.
If an Indian student plan to do a PhD or research later, they should look more closely at THE or ARWU, which weigh research output more heavily. Neither rankings are wrong, it's just that all the rankin

Kanishka Gambhir

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Is the Durham MBA worth it?

Answered a week ago

Based on official Financial Times data, Durham's Online MBA was ranked #4 in the UK and #2 globally for "value for money" in 2026,
meaning its graduates see strong salary growth relative to the cost of the course.

The table below show Durham's MBA ranking under top 100 universities in the world-

Top Ranking Bodies	MBA Rankings
Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2026	#9
Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026	#85
QS Global MBA Rankings 2026	#90

Kanishka Gambhir

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Can I change my course at the Durham University?

Answered a month ago

Yes, Indian students can change courses at Durham University. But as the university gets many applications for the change of program, so the university does not guarantee its students for the same.

Kanishka Gambhir

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