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Master of Computational Finance

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Finance is a 3-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Computational Finance. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Quantitative analyst
  • Portfolio manager
  • Software engineer at investment banks and financial institutions

Curriculum

  • Research degree with no taught timetable: you carry out an independent project in Computational Finance under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 2:2. UK 2:2 Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering
  • Computing
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Other subjects that include a strong element of Mathematics and programming modules such as Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • other Engineering subjects (excluding Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Material and Biomedical Engineering) will be considered. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas), Some courses are conversion courses, Others need the subject degree, Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, Staged separately) for those below the entry level.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 67
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and deadlines (27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July
  2. Or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August. Final deadline 20 August 2027 for international applicants) at official website 2. Create your application on the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal. Upload transcript and degree certificate with English translations
  3. Proof of English
  4. Referee details
  5. Portfolio or writing samples where asked
  6. your passport if you need a student visa. Submit the application first
  7. Then add documents on the Supplemental Items page.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,500 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences
DepartmentComputer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    20 Aug 2027

    280 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.