MSc Professional Accounting at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The MSc Professional Accounting equips you with the advanced technical knowledge, analytical capability and ethical judgement required for a successful career in the global accountancy profession. Designed for graduates from a range of academic backgrounds, this programme provides a rigorous academic foundation alongside the professional skills sought by employers worldwide. You will study core areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, audit and assurance, and financial management, developing your understanding of how accounting information informs strategic organisational decisions.

What you will study

The module will be delivered as 2 x 2 hour workshops per week, providing students with a sound foundation in bookkeeping, financial controls, accounting techniques and financial statements, and develops knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of financial accounting, in preparation for the Financial Reporting module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a range of subjects from a recognised university or equivalent awarding institution. Range of subjects could include Business related subjects including economics and finance, engineering, mathematics, history, geography.; Candidates applying need to be confident in their numerical ability. Candidates also need to be confident in their ability. Alternative qualifications considered: 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 work experience, normally comprising of at least three years at managerial or equivalent level, which would be subject to scrutiny by the programme team. IELTS: IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent View country specific entry requirements. Other international requirements: Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS. View country specific entry requirements Further information is also available from our international web pages.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,450 for the whole programme (2027/28). Course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). Course fee Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://oaf.ljmu.ac.uk/

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