Course summary
Enhance technical skills necessary to operate effectively in the field of finance while exploring how to practically apply these skills and understand the range of impacts that finance has on different business activities. This programme will provide you with the opportunity to combine a focus on practice and your previous studies or workplace experience, with the critical management scholarship of an elite AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited Management School. The University of Liverpool is an Affiliated University of the CFA Institute and, in recognition of the programme’s alignment to the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), the online MSc Finance and Investment Management has been awarded affiliated status. The CFA Institute is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence, and affiliated status is greatly recognised and regarded around the world. Recognition demonstrates the robustness with which this programme has been developed and the application of the content to professional practice will strengthen your career potential. Please note – CFA affiliated status only applies to the MSc award due to the number of study hours required of a programme by the CFA © to achieve this status. Students who enrol on a PG Certificate or PG Diploma and successfully complete their award will be eligible to progress towards the full MSc. Why study this subject? Throughout the programme you will gain an extensive understanding of contemporary principles of finance and investment management and how these are applied to financial intermediation, savings, and investment. You will also gain an understanding of the practices of financial markets including the use of ‘state-of-the-art’ industry analytics. Teaching methods and style This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment, which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals. Career destinations Upon successful completion of the programme, as current finance professionals and those seeking a career in the area, you will be equipped with the intellectual, learning, and professional skills you will need to make an outstanding contribution in your organisations. Potential career destinations include: Business Analyst, Investment/Portfolio Manager, Investment Fund/Wealth Manager and Financial Advisor.
Modules
Corporate Finance Financial Institutions, Regulation and Ethics Equity and Fixed Income Portfolio Management Financial Reporting and Analysis Derivatives and Alternative Investments Economics in Financial Markets Research Methods Dissertation
Assessment method
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicants may be eligible for a range of scholarships of up to 20%. To learn if you are eligible, contact our admissions team on our website.
Entry requirements
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat. Applicants should possess either: A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16868 | Whole course |
| International | £16868 | Whole course |
| England | £16868 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £16868 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £16868 | Whole course |
| Wales | £16868 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £16868 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £16868 | Whole course |
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
The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.
Scholarships and Discounts
- You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
- 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
- Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX