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Investment and Finance Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

This Advanced Practice course combines both the theoretical learning of Investment and Finance and the practical application of it through a real consultancy project.

  • 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, Educate North Awards 2025
  • One Year Study Option
  • 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. Your analytical, critical and problem-solving skills will be extended through the academic evaluation of literature and current financial practices. During the second year of the course, you and your fellow students will undertake a semester-long group consultancy project, working on a project brief provided by a business. This project enables you to apply the theoretical knowledge you have learned and gain workplace experience at the same time. 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.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment methods on this programme are varied to include a Vlog, presentations, reports, tests, examinations and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: An accredited UK Honours degree with a minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent where at least one of the modules undertaken is in accounting and finance. Alternative qualifications considered -A full professional qualification recognised as equivalent to a 2.2 degree. -An award which the university has agreed to accept as equivalent to a degree. -Candidates may 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 the programme team. International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements: -International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time Extra Requirements: -RPL: RPL is accepted on this programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9580 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9580 Year 1
Scotland £9580 Year 1
Wales £9580 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Home: Year 2- £2,940 International: Year 2- £3,910
Investment and Finance Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS