Accounting and Finance

Take the first step into a successful career as an accounting and finance researcher, and learn how to design impactful research-based solutions to current and future challenges in micro and macro finance. Our Accounting and Finance MRes is anEconomic and Social Research Councilrecognised degree, which will introduce you to a broad range of traditional research methodologies and emerging techniques. This course is an excellent ‘springboard’ for aPhD in accounting and finance, but you can also study it as a standalone master’s degree to get ready for research-focused roles in commercial, policy and professional organisations. You’ll gain a deep understanding of key theories corporate finance, financial accounting and asset pricing, and essential skills to design and undertake empirical research in these areas. You’ll be taught by leading academics who regularly publish in top-tier international journals and have substantial experience in writing and undertaking research grants. MRes courses place more emphasis on research skills, so if your goal is not to move on to a PhD or research-focused roles, we recommend you consider aspecialist master’s degreeinstead. This programme is delivered in-person at our emblematic Liverpool campus. UK, Republic of Ireland and international students can study this MRes on a full-time basis, while UK and Republic of Ireland students also have the option to study part-time. Download ourManagement School PhD and MRes programmes brochurefor more details of our available postgraduate research and MRes courses. This course is an excellent choice if you hold a master’s degree in accounting and finance, or related discipline, and would like to move onto a PhD or pursue a future career in academia. It’s also an ideal option if you’re working – or intend to work – in commercial, policy and professional organisations where research represents a significant part of your activity. The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite gr

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International students: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

28 September 2026

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• Liverpool, United Kingdom