Finance with Study Abroad Durham University

Overview

Gain the knowledge you need to understand today’s fast moving global financial markets and spend a year studying abroad. With the BSc in Finance you’ll learn that there’s a lot more to finance than figures.

This four-year BSc Finance with Study Abroad program at Durham Universityincludes a year abroad. Spending a year in one of our international partner universities will give you the opportunity to experience another culture and develop your language skills. In an increasingly globalised industry, international study will add an extra dimension to your employability and help you to stand out to employers. 

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

Career opportunities

The students graduate with specialist knowledge in areas of accounting and of finance, as well as the analytical, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career opportunities in the financial world and beyond.

The focus on employability extends beyond the classroom. You will benefit from employability-focused events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From interview advice and employer talks to subject-specific careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals.

Previous graduates have gone on to work within the accountancy profession and for businesses as accountants, specialising as auditors, financial accountants, tax specialists, management consultants etc. Graduates have also specialise in areas of finance such as financial analysis, risk management and investment banking and for employers such as PWC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, National Audit Office, Capita, Deutsche Bank and Sage Plc. Many have been offered places on graduate talent schemes across a range of sectors, while others have taken on roles in charitable organisations and in general management.