Graduate Diploma in Finance
Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees such as Accounting and Finance, Economics or Risk and Investment Management at Queen's University Belfast.
On campus and online study options This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving you the flexibility to choose what’s best for you.
If you start online and are then able to travel to the UK, you’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. You’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during your studies online.
If you’re applying for an Online Extended program, you’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Looking for a flexible way to study? Staying on track for university success is easy with our flexible study options.
Choose an on campus or online program and confirm with confidence, knowing that if your plans change, you have the flexibility to decide how and when you’ll take the next step towards achieving your dream of studying at a world-class university.
Whether you’re joining us on campus, or learning online, we’ve taken even more steps to keep you safe and supported while you study with us, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 October 2021 | 26 August 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,145 |
| 20 June 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 25 August 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 19 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 October 2021 | 26 August 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,145 |
| 20 June 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 25 August 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 19 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | Multi-Delivery |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Learn to understand the context in which Accounting and Finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.