MSc Accounting and Finance

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 21, 2027. Tuition is £34,000 full-time / £17,000 part-time per year (International).

Overview

The MSc Accounting and Finance combines issues in theory, practice and research, and provides opportunities to develop both analytical and technical skills. Your learning experience goes beyond lectures and seminars, immersing you in a professional, career-oriented environment that combines academic rigour with practical, industry-relevant training, including a Trading Bootcamp, Bloomberg Terminal access and Bloomberg Market Concepts certification.

What you'll do

• Think creatively and develop an understanding of risk and uncertainties in organisations
• Explore the role of accounting and finance in organisational success
• Produce research-based reports in contemporary organisations
• Develop skills sought after by top employers and PhD programmes worldwide

Accreditation

Delivered by the triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) University of Liverpool Management School. The programme has affiliate status with the CQF Institute and is accredited by CIMA, giving eligibility for exemptions from a number of CIMA professional examinations.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.