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 - Economics program. The MSc programs in Economics will give students the opportunity to equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in economics and related disciplines.

The program consists of a set of core and elective modules, culminating in a practice-based business project or a research-based dissertation.

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)