The programme is designed to develop Students English language skills and introduce students to essential academic and study skills before travelling to the International Study Centre to begin their academic programme.

The Pre-Masters is a three-term programme that provides the specialist academic and English language preparation students need to succeed as a postgraduate student at Durham University. Once they successfully complete this Pre-Masters programme and achieve the required grades, they can start their chosen Masters degree at Durham University. After completing this pathway, students will transfer to the MSc - Finance (International Money, Finance & investment) program. These MSc Finance programs are designed to provide students with rigorous training at the frontier of research, as well as the advanced analytical and technical skills that are highly sought after by global employers and, if students wish to continue their studies, by world-leading PhD programs.