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Overview

LIBF is a professional institution based in the heart of the UK’s finance district. An esteemed establishment, it has been providing a world-class education for over 140 years.

Postgraduate students at LIBF can enrol on courses in business, finance and technology. Degrees are offered via LIBF’s state-of-the-art digital learning platform, providing flexibility to study at students’ own pace from anywhere in the world. Postgraduate degrees can be studied full-time or part-time over eighteen or twenty-four months.

LIBF has a global reputation for its cutting-edge teaching practices which meet the ever-evolving needs of both businesses and those seeking a professional career. In 2023 this teaching excellence was recognised by TEF and awarded an overall rating of Silver.

The teaching faculty at LIBF have all enjoyed successful careers in business, management, IT and many other professional industries. They are leaders who share their experience with students to enrich learning and broaden horizons.

Postgraduate

LIBF offers the following postgraduate degree courses, plus a range of professional and careers services:

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Students at LIBF learn from academics who have enjoyed successful careers in business and technology – industry leaders who share their experiences to enrich the institution’s learning environment. 

Degrees are designed with employability at their forefront, meaning that students graduate with the professional skills and industry knowledge required to kickstart their career.

LIBF’s extensive provision of online degrees provide students with a flexible learning path and allows study to be fitted in around existing commitments. As such, an LIBF qualification can be studied from anywhere in the world with internet access.

LIBF offers ten postgraduate degree options:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MSc Artificial Intelligence
  • MSc Business Intelligence
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Cyber Security
  • MSc Data Management
  • MSc Data Science
  • MSc Finance and Accounting
  • MSc International Management
  • MSc Management (with optional specialisations)

All of these courses can be studied exclusively online.

LIBF students can:

  • tailor their learning to their chosen field and career goals
  • complete their postgraduate degree in only one year
  • enjoy flexible start dates
  • study exclusively online
  • study full-time or part-time
  • access exclusive networking opportunities and events
  • receive tailored, professional support from LIBF faculty and support teams
  • network with a global community of esteemed professionals from over 130 countries
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Entry requirements

LIBF offers a substantial portfolio of postgraduate degree courses across a compact range of subject areas, all of which provide excellent opportunities for advanced careers in global business, technology and IT.

To enrol on a postgraduate degree, students must have undertaken previous undergraduate study amounting to a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognised institution.

Students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of their English language proficiency. At postgraduate level, this is a minimum of an IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.

LIBF also welcomes postgraduate applications from anyone who can demonstrate relevant professional experience.

Entry requirements may vary on a programme-by-programme basis, and prospective students are encouraged to check the specific requirements for their course, including important deadlines, prior to application.

Prospective students can also contact the LIBF admissions team with any questions relating to application.

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Academic strengths

Academic strengths

LIBF’s online postgraduate degrees are recognised around the world for their teaching excellence, driven by industry standards and business needs. In this way, the institution is able to prepare students to achieve their career goals and excel in their field.

LIBF students benefit from the institution’s innovative and future-focused curricula which are constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the business and technology sectors. With employability at the heart of every course, students graduate well-prepared to take on competitive professional roles and quickly advance in their career.

LIBF degree courses include accreditation in a number of professional bodies, meaning that graduates can quickly and smoothly transition into their chosen career specialisms. And, since the business and technology courses offered by LIBF are globally recognised, graduates are able to access job opportunities around the world, should they choose.

LIBF has a vast alumni network across 130 countries which is active in a range of business and commercial sectors and offers excellent opportunities for networking and building professional relationships.

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Job prospects

Over the course of their degree, LIBF students hone the skills needed for a career in the worlds of business, data and computer science, and artificial intelligence.

As a result of LIBF’s industry-linked curricula, graduates are often recruited by leading banks and financial services institutions, including the likes of HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Société Générale.

Graduates already in work find that their postgraduate qualification, and the skills they obtain while studying, help them progress quickly within their organisation and beyond. 

When students have successfully completed their studies, they will be eligible to become a member of LIBF, enjoying all the benefits of membership including being part of a global community and getting access to webinars, industry insights and thought leadership. In addition, the LIBF careers and employability team are on hand to advise alumni for three years after graduation.

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Student life

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LIBF doesn’t have a students’ union in the traditional sense, however, all students automatically become LIBF members, enjoying a number of benefits. After graduating, students can choose to continue their LIBF membership, receiving continued access to exclusive professional resources.

Students and graduates may become members of:

  • The LIBF Student Community
  • The LIBF Alumni Community, providing networking connections with a prestigious international web of alumni as well as exclusive access to webinars, events and careers support.
  • The LIBF Membership Community, with levels designed to reflect career advancement, including Member, Associate and Chartered status.  

LIBF students are part of a thriving international community of online learners. Students automatically become members of the LIBF Student Community with benefits including access to:

  • A global network of business leaders
  • Expertise of successful professionals via thought-provoking online learning sessions
  • Student discounts, including Amazon Prime Student, Unidays, ISIC and Student Beans

LIBF's online postgraduate degrees are delivered through distance learning, meaning that students can study from any city they choose.

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Accommodation & facilities

Accommodation

LIBF postgraduate degrees are studied online, which gives students the freedom and flexibility to complete their degree course from anywhere in the world.  Students can study from the comfort of their own home, which is ideal for those with existing work or personal commitments. They can also choose to move to a new city or town and complete their studies from there.

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Online learning

LIBF has successfully developed a cutting-edge virtual learning environment. This exclusive platform has been specifically designed with students in mind and is used for assigning work, distributing course materials, communicating with tutors, submitting assignments, and obtaining feedback. It also acts as a vital communication portal through which classmates engage with each other from around the world, further enhancing the close-knit LIBF student community.

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Student support

Student support

The welfare of its students is a top priority to LIBF and as such, it prides itself in providing ongoing support to all of its students and alumni. Access to help, advice and guidance begins before enrolment and continues beyond graduation, with students always having access to LIBF’s support teams.

Since courses are completed virtually, LIBF has developed its online platform to ensure the successful delivery of virtual student support. As such, the institution’s website is a veritable hub of information and resources, providing access to a range of support services and ensuring that students can receive the health and wellness advice they need to confidently complete their postgraduate studies.

Students are also kept up to date with the means to safeguard their digital information and protect against online threats.

Postgraduate students also enjoy a great selection of material and human resources, including a study coach to provide expert advice and guidance, as well as access to careers and employability advice for three years after graduation.

Types of support available include:

  • Academic support
  • Career guidance
  • Counselling
  • Disability support
  • Pastoral support
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Scholarships/Bursaries

Financial assistance is available for LIBF students.

Domestic postgraduate students may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England, while scholarships are also available.

Postgraduate students resident in the UK may apply for a £1,000 scholarship through one of two LIBF schemes:

  • Postgraduate academic scholarship
  • Postgraduate working professional scholarship.

LIBF also provides all UK-based students with a free iPad to assist with their studies.

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Study options

Study options

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LIBF offers ten online postgraduate degrees, comprising of:

  • Nine master’s programmes; and
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

LIBF postgraduate students attain a high-quality education delivered through an entirely online, interactive learning environment. Students can select from a range of accredited and internationally regarded distance-learning degree programmes based within the business, technology and IT sectors which will add significant value to their long-term career prospects.

Courses are taught by an experienced team of tutors and industry experts, who communicate with their students via a number of digital methods including mobile devices.

LIBF does not currently offer any postgraduate research courses.

Online learning, also known as distance learning, is an area in which LIBF excels, providing a flexible method for international and UK-based students to obtain a postgraduate degree. LIBF students enjoy a state-of-the-art digital learning platform connecting them to their studies, tutors and peers around the world at the click of a button.

Through the use of online learning, students benefit from being able to choose when and where they learn, whilst continuing to have options for funding their studies.

LIBF’s online degrees are designed to guide postgraduate students towards their personal and career goals whilst understanding the need for flexibility around existing lifestyles and commitments. 

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