International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance with Study Abroad Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you to study an undergraduate degree in the exciting setting of Durham city. This programme lasts for three terms.

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

• Develop the academic and English language skills you need to meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.
• Gain a grounding in study skills and terminology as well as practical experience with research methods and critical thinking.
• Adjust to the UK education system and build a foundation in business concepts at a university level.
• Build a foundation of economics or a foundation in accounting and finance subjects before starting your degree.

When you successfully complete your International Foundation Year and achieve the required grades, you can progress to an undergraduate degrees at Durham City

Leading to: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance with Study Abroad

As financial markets across the world grow more closely connected, this specialist degree develops the quantitative and analytical skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the financial services industry.

Learning from expert lecturers and guest speakers, the degree will give you a taste of real-world finance. We combine academic excellence, insightful research and exceptional global business connections, equipping you with the tools to become an innovative business thinker in your career and beyond.

Our flexible study programme puts you in control. The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience through a combination of modules that offer plenty of opportunities to tailor your studies as your interests evolve. You have the option to complete the course in three years, alternatively, you can add a placement year or spend a year abroad.

In the first year, you study the key fundamentals to examine and evaluate modern financial markets.

The second year will give you the skills to examine financial issues and institutions, markets and securities across global markets. You’ll also learn to interpret financial data and price financial securities.

The final year offers more flexibility. You can choose modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations. The dissertation, on a finance topic of your choice, makes up a third of your final year marks.