MSc Accounting

at Durham University

Core and elective modules

To achieve your qualification you will need to successfully complete six core modules, two elective modules and a dissertation or research project.

You will study the below core modules:
 

• Auditing and Assurance Services

• Corporate Governance

• Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Financial Planning and Control

• Modern Accounting Research

• Research Methods in Accounting

You will then choose two electives from a range. Elective modules are drawn from Accounting, Management, Marketing and Islamic Finance disciplines, subject to availability.

Dissertation/Business Project

In the third term, you will carry out an original research project. This may be an independent piece of work or alternatively you may decide to develop a more applied project with an appropriate organisation. Supervised by a faculty member with relevant experience, you will investigate in greater detail a subject that you have already studied as part of your programme.

This is an opportunity for you to develop your business insight and present your analysis and ideas in a scholarly and professional manner.

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree.

If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

Fees and funding
 

• Home students    £14,500 per year
• EU students    £31,000 per year
• Island students    £14,500 per year
• International students    £31,000 per year

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).

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