This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the Durham University International Study Centre located at Queen's Campus, in Stockton on Tees. After completing the pathway, students will progress into a program at Durham University. In a Pre-Masters program students will study courses related to their intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance their skills as a student. Advancement into their intended program depends upon successful completion of the pathway program.

This Pre-Masters provides the subject knowledge, language proficiency and study skills students need to progress to degree study at the University of Durham, Durham City campus in a range of subjects related to economics, accounting or finance. 

After completing this pathway, students will transfer to the MSc - Accounting program. This innovative MSc Accounting program sits within Durham’s portfolio of Masters programs. A one-year full-time program, it provides an opportunity for students 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 program to choose if you're looking to pursue a career in accountancy. The program 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 program overlaps with their prior learning.

Minimum Level of Education Required

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

• Min TOEFL iBT: 45 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 17.0, Min Writing: 18.0)

• Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)

• Min TOEFL iBT: 35 (Min Listening: 3, Min Reading: 3, Min Speaking: 12, Min Writing: 12)

• Min IELTS overall: 5 (Min Listening: 4.5, Min Reading: 4.5, Min Speaking: 4.5, Min Writing: 4.5)