Pre-Masters in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-Terms), Leading to Master of Science in Economics Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

Pre-Masters In Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2-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 - Economics at Durham University.

Leading to: Economics MSc

Our Masters in Economics programmes will give you the opportunity to equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in economics and related disciplines.
One of three specialist Masters routes, our MSc Economics programme consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.

Core and elective modules

You will study:

• Advanced Macroeconomics
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Econometrics I

You will also choose a module between the following two options:

• Econometrics II (i.e. time-series econometrics)
• Microeconometrics

You will then choose four elective modules. The list of modules available across our suite of Masters in Economics programmes varies from year to year, but has typically included: Behavioural Finance and Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics II, Environmental and Climate Economics, Nonmarket Valuation and Preference Analysis, Experimental Economics and Finance, Game Theory, Industrial Organisation, International Economics, International Financial Economics, Market Microstructure, Microeconometrics, Monetary Economics, Money and Banking, Natural Resource Economics, Public Choice, or Advanced Topics in Public Economics.

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've 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.