PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Investment and Finance

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Accounting
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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LJMU's MSc Investment and Finance is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in the financial or accounting sectors. Prepare for a range of careers in finance Learn to think strategically about finance with an emphasis on research and critical analysis Benefit from academic expertise in a variety of financial management disciplines Winner! Business School of the Year, Times Higher Education Awards 2025 Winner! Business School of the Year, Educate North Awards 2025 Part Time Study Option The field of investment and finance forms part of the structure of all organisations and the general health of the economy. In every arena, the effective financial investment and management of funds enables businesses to operate successfully, achieving and exceeding their set goals. Engaging in this course of study will provide you with a perennial skillset, and a valuable piece of professional development if you are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, and salary bracket. The overall aim of the MSc Investment and Finance programme is to produce postgraduates who are able to make a valid and meaningful contribution within the field of finance. This will be achieved by exposing you to the current theories, concepts and developments within this discipline and, by doing so, you will become competent and thoughtful practitioners. You will develop an understanding of the interpretation, uses, and analysis of financial and investment information in a practical domestic and international context. Your reflective, critical and evaluative thinking will be improved through exposure to contemporary and current issues in finance and via teaching and learning that is strongly supported by research and professional practice. This intellectually challenging programme of study will focus on current issues, themes and applications within the field of finance and financial management, and your analytical, critical and problem solving skills will be extended through the academic evaluation of literature and current financial practices. Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University is a member of AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2 · or above
Other conditionswork_experience · …qualify for entry to the programme on the basis of considerable relevant work experience, normally comprising at least three years at a managerial or equivalent level, which would be subject to scrutiny by t…

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS IELTS 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each component) Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme

Fees

International students: £17,250 per year

UK students: £9,840 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

4 for this level
  • 2-year Masters Scholarships
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
All scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

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TuitionGBP 17,250
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,636

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