MSc Investment and Finance
LJMU’s MSc Investment and Finance is ideal for those wishing to pursue a career in the financial or accounting sectors.
- Study on a course recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
- 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
- Choose this programme even if you have no knowledge of finance but want to develop a career in the sector
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.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.
You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate.
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.
You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.
You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.
CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after Degree course
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must have a degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised by Ecctis.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 53% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.
You should have a minimum of IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards
Qualification
Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary)
IELTS Academic (register)
6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IB (register)
78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20
Cambridge CPE (register)
Grade C
Cambridge CAE (register)
Grade C or Minimum of 169 with no skill less than 162
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level IV (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Language Cert (register)
ESOL (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
Or
ESOL (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
NCUK English Language Test (visit NCUK to register)
6.0
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
120 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
130 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.5, 5.5 for each component)
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
61 (Minimum of 59 in each component)
Pearson Versant English Placement Test
62 (Minimum of 57 in each component)
PSI Service UKVI Skills for English test
B2 pass in all 4 components (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Online English Language Level Test (ELLT)* (find out more information)
ELLT B2+ Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component)
Or
ELLT C1 Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each component)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16100 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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