Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (3-Terms), Leading to Master of Science in Accounting Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

Pre-Masters In Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (3-Terms)
The Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you for a fantastic range of progression degrees at Durham University, upon completing the programme with the required grades. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.

Who is this programme for?
This programme is for international students looking to study a Masters degree in business, economics, accounting or finance at Durham University.

• Improve your academic and English language skills needed for entry to your chosen Masters degree.
• Shape a successful career in your specialist area and develop the analytical and practical skills employers value.
• Gain a grounding in academic terminology, concepts and research methods needed for a Masters in business, economics or finance.
• Develop your ability to think critically and take your knowledge, skills and career to the next level.
• Immerse yourself in the UK education system ready to succeed at a world-class university. 

What will you study?
You will study core modules, which cover general skills, and designated modules that relate to your progression degree. This means your Pre-Masters programme will be tailored to the specific needs of your chosen degree.

Core modules

• Academic English Skills
• Advanced Academic Writing and Critical Reading
• Quantitative Skills*
• Advanced Research Methods in Business

When you complete the Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance, and achieve the required grades, you can progress to MSc - Accounting at Durham University.

Leading to: Accounting MSc
Our innovative MSc Accounting programme sits within Durham’s portfolio of Masters programmes. A one-year full-time programme, it provides an opportunity for you to develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as the critical thinking skills so valued by employers. The MSc in Accounting covers key accounting topics including financial statements and their preparation and analysis, the practical limitations of financial reporting, contemporary and evolving practice in financial and non-financial accounting and reporting, management information for decision-making, and the practice and concepts of auditing.

This is an ideal programme to choose if you’re looking to pursue a career in accountancy. The programme is intended for graduates in any subject or discipline; no previous study in accounting is necessary. Accounting undergraduate students, or students who have completed a professional accounting qualification may find some content of this programme overlaps with their prior learning.

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.