Computational Finance MSc
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Computational Finance MSc
Postgraduate · Computing
About this programme
Help build a successful career as a quantitative analyst on this one-year MSc programme in Computational Finance. You'll benefit from UCL’s renowned expertise in computational statistics and machine learning to acquire the advanced quantitative, modelling and programming skills essential for ‘quant’ roles in trading, research, regulation and risk management.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £50,600 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a relevant discipline with a strong quantitative component evidenced by good performance in mathematics and statistics exams, i.e. with marks in these subjects not below a UK upper second-class or international equivalent level. There is not an exhaustive list of relevant disciplines, but individuals with a background in mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, engineering, economics, or finance are encouraged to apply.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds