Program Overview

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About this course

The Accounting and Finance MSc aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of current issues in accounting and finance through the application of research-led learning and teaching techniques.

Introduction

The programme structure combines a theoretical and conceptual understanding of current issues and links this to practice in the current financial market environment. The MSc Accounting and Finance combines issues in theory, practice and research, and provides opportunities to develop both analytical and technical skills. These skills are sought after by top academic institutions in the PhD programmes and also required by top employers worldwide.

Accreditation

The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard 'triple-crown' accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. MSc programmes in Accounting and Finance, Fintech, Finance and Finance and Investment Management have been officially recognised as academic partners of the CQF Institute, the rapidly growing global organisation for professionals in quantitative finance and the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).

Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Semester one

This 12-month programme consists of five taught compulsory and two taught optional modules, each focusing on a major area of Accounting and Finance. In the final semester, students undertake one 20 credit module alongside one 40 credit module, both of which are compulsory.

• ACFI815: Quantitative Techniques for Accounting and Finance (1) - 10 credits - Required
• ACFI821: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting - 20 credits - Required
• ACFI906: Corporate Finance and Valuation - 20 credits - Required
• ACFI816: Advanced Management Accounting - 10 credits - Optional
• ACFI824: Financial Markets, Financial Regulations and Ethics - 10 credits - Optional

Semester two

This 12-month programme consists of five taught compulsory and two taught optional modules, each focusing on a major area of Accounting and Finance. In the final semester, students undertake one 20 credit module alongside one 40 credit module, both of which are compulsory.

• ACFI810: Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation - 20 credits - Required
• ACFI825: Security Analysis and Investment - 20 credits - Required
• ACFI817: Audit and Assurance - 20 credits - Optional
• ACFI818: Corporate Governance and Sustainability - 20 credits - Optional
• ULMS625: Measuring and Disclosing Sustainability - 20 credits - Optional

Final project

This 12-month programme consists of five taught compulsory and two taught optional modules, each focusing on a major area of Accounting and Finance.

• ACFI708: Research Skills - 20 credits
• ACFI709: Research Project – Independent Learning - 40 credits

Teaching and assessment

The MSc Accounting and Finance programme develops students' understanding of issues in theory, practice and research and provides them with the necessary knowledge and skills sought after by top employers.

• The programme's core modules provide a deep theoretical and conceptual understanding of contemporary issues in accounting and finance and link it to practice in the present-day market environment.
• Delivery of the programme is via lectures, seminars, discussions on research papers, case studies, group work, podcasts, Bloomberg, Adobe Connect and tutorials.

Your experience

This programme is delivered by the triple-accredited University of Liverpool Management School.

• The School has a thriving international master's community with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary programme of social and extra-curricular events and dedicated careers and employability support.

Careers and employability

The Management School's master's programmes have been designed from the ground up to prepare students for success in their chosen career.

• Students will have access to a specialist, in-house postgraduate careers team and have access to one-to-one careers guidance, workshops, seminars, and employability initiatives.
• Typical roles include:
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Management accountant
  • Public sector accountant
  • Business adviser
  • Management consultant
  • Purchasing manager
  • Forensic accountant
  • Data analyst
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Retail/commercial banker
  • Fund manager
  • Stockbroker

Fees and funding

Tuition fees, funding studies, and other costs to consider.

• UK fees: £15,000 (full-time), £7,500 (part-time)
• International fees: £34,000 (full-time), £17,000 (part-time)
• Scholarships and bursaries available, including the Graduate Loyalty Scholarship, The Salters' Fellowship, Bracken Scholarship, and John Lennon Memorial Scholarship

Entry requirements

The qualifications and exam results needed to apply for this course.

• Postgraduate entry requirements: 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution
• International qualifications: country-specific requirements apply
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, or equivalent qualifications

More about life in Liverpool

Discover more about the city and University.

• Liverpool bursts with diversity and creativity, making it ideal for postgraduate studies
• Accommodation options available, including living in halls
• Fees and finance information available, including what expenses are covered by tuition fees