Masters Programmes

Study with us and you’ll be part of an elite business school with triple-accreditation.

12th in the UK

48th in Europe, 58th globally: Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2025.

50th globally

QS Masters in Business Analytics Ranking 2026.

35th globally

QS Masters in Marketing Ranking 2026.

42nd globally

QS Masters in Management Ranking 2026.

Explore Our Masters Programmes

Our Masters programmes consistently appear in top independent rankings for both quality and reputation. Taught by a world-class faculty and supported by international-quality research, these intensive one-year, full-time programmes help you develop the analytical and practical skills that employers value.

Accounting

Develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting as well as the critical thinking skills so highly valued by employers.

Business Analytics

Gain premium Masters-level education and training in relevant areas of contemporary business analytics in a supportive, research-led environment.

Economics

Intensive, rewarding and inspiring: our Masters in Economics degrees are recognised around the world for their quality and real-world relevance.

Finance

Our MSc Finance programmes are among the strongest in the UK. Taught by a world-class faculty and supported by international-quality research.

Management

Our MSc Management is a top 10 UK-based course according to the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings.

International Business

Our MSc International Business programme takes a global perspective to prepare you to successfully negotiate the realities of management in an international setting.

Marketing

Exceptional managers, ambitious undergraduates and budding business leaders from all over the world are drawn together for our MSc in Marketing.

What Our Students Say

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Upcoming events

QS Discover Masters Fair - Bangkok

Tuesday 21 April 2026 - Tuesday 21 April 2026

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Bangkok

Durham Masters in Accounting Webinar: Taster Module

Wednesday 22 April 2026 - Wednesday 22 April 2026

10:00 AM to 10:45 PM

Online

Durham Masters: MSc Finance Webinar

Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Wednesday 29 April 2026

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Online

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Durham Masters in Marketing Webinar: Q&A with your Programme Director

Tuesday 5 May 2026 - Tuesday 5 May 2026

11:00 AM to 11:45 PM

Online

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The business of being a postgrad Podcast

The Business of Being a Postgrad offers an insider’s perspective on life at Durham University Business School. Each episode features authentic student stories, practical insights, and reflections on their academic and personal journeys

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International Opportunities

Discover what International Opportunities are on offer when you study a Masters with us.

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