Program Overview
The Islamic Finance at Durham University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Islamic Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Islamic Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Islamic Banking and Finance
- Islamic Law and Financial Transactions
- Islamic Political Economy
- Advanced Financial Theory
- Econometric Methods
- Islamic Capital Markets
- Risk Management Issues in Islamic Finance.
- In the third term, you will complete a 12,000 word dissertation which could be a specific project with an organisation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The Masters in Islamic Finance is designed for new or recent graduates. You should have a strong background in a related discipline and\xc2\xa0knowledge and familiarity in quantitative economics and finance.
What do I need first?
The equivalent of a UK good upper second class honours degree.\xc2\xa0
NB Chinese Applicants:\xc2\xa0Applications will be accepted from students who have graduated from a prestigious university in China.\xc2\xa0
To support your online application form, you will need to provide the following documents.
- Two academic references using our standard form
- Official transcript of marks
- Copy of degree certificate (if available)
- Copy of English test results\xc2\xa0(if available).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Durham University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Durham University
Durham University
Durham, United Kingdom
Durham University is a prestigious public research university in Durham, England, UK, founded in 1832, making it the third oldest university in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It enrolls...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months