I have waited for one year to come to Durham University for my MSc masters in Finance, and right now, after 2 months I am withdrawing from the programme. I also know there are other people who left before me!
The MSc Finance programmes in Durham University is not even close to what's written on their website. For example, before I came here, I was told that MSc Finance programmes were covering 70 percent of the CFA exams. Yes, you have courses which have the same name with the subject titles that you have in CFA examination.
The courses are superficial, nothing detailed! On the other hand, you have a lot to do as you have at least 4 courses for one semester. However, putting too much work on students, who generally do not have background on Finance, does not increase the quality of education!!!
MSc programme have lots of students who are coming from overseas and especially from China. We were having our courses in Calman Learning Center with more than 200 students together. We had seminars in groups which was just about reading the slides and no discussion about the issues!
There is a mismatch between the courses and the work that you're given. You need to read lots of material usually academical works of others which you have no background!! Lecturers go over the slides and do not expect to learn much from the lecturers or from the courses.
I had chosen MSc taught programme of Durham but it was, in general, not even close to my expectations. I was told that " I was taught the courses so no need for a FINANCE background.However, the reality is totally different.
Actually, I believe that Durhamm Business School, responsible for MSc Finance programmes, is using the reputation of Durham University. This university is really well known with its Chemistry and Middle Eastern- Islamic Studies.
Even if you are coming to Durham for your MSc studies on Finance, do not expect too much, and do not care what's written on website!
The MSc Finance programmes in Durham University is not even close to what's written on their website. For example, before I came here, I was told that MSc Finance programmes were covering 70 percent of the CFA exams. Yes, you have courses which have the same name with the subject titles that you have in CFA examination.
The courses are superficial, nothing detailed! On the other hand, you have a lot to do as you have at least 4 courses for one semester. However, putting too much work on students, who generally do not have background on Finance, does not increase the quality of education!!!
MSc programme have lots of students who are coming from overseas and especially from China. We were having our courses in Calman Learning Center with more than 200 students together. We had seminars in groups which was just about reading the slides and no discussion about the issues!
There is a mismatch between the courses and the work that you're given. You need to read lots of material usually academical works of others which you have no background!! Lecturers go over the slides and do not expect to learn much from the lecturers or from the courses.
I had chosen MSc taught programme of Durham but it was, in general, not even close to my expectations. I was told that " I was taught the courses so no need for a FINANCE background.However, the reality is totally different.
Actually, I believe that Durhamm Business School, responsible for MSc Finance programmes, is using the reputation of Durham University. This university is really well known with its Chemistry and Middle Eastern- Islamic Studies.
Even if you are coming to Durham for your MSc studies on Finance, do not expect too much, and do not care what's written on website!
