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Computational Finance MSc

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The Computational Finance MSc will introduce you to the computational methods that are widely used by practitioners and financial institutions in today’s markets. This course will provide you with a solid foundation not only in traditional quantitative methods and financial instruments, but also scientific computing, numerical methods, high-performance computing, distributed ledgers, big-data analytics and agent-based modelling. These techniques will be used to understand financial markets from a post-crisis perspective which incorporates findings from the study of financial markets at high-frequency timescales, modern approaches to understanding systematic risk and financial contagion, and disruptive technologies such as distributed-ledgers and cryptocurrencies.

Key benefits

  • 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings 2024)
  • The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.
  • You'll interact with world-class experts in many exciting areas of Computer Science, including Algorithms and Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Human-Centred Computing and Software Systems.
  • You'll study a wide-range of innovative modules, covering both the theory and practice of modern Computer Science.
  • Friendly and supportive learning environment, with students from across the globe.

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies, and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).

Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Data Scientist, Argus Media
  • Investment Manager, Three Gorges Capital Holdings
  • Product Management, Bianjie
  • Lecturer

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers working for IT companies, and the IT departments of large institutions (private and public sector).

Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Analyst, JP Morgan
  • Data Scientist, Argus Media
  • Investment Manager, Three Gorges Capital Holdings
  • Product Management, Bianjie
  • Lecturer

Application closing date guidance

We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.

King's College London is committed to the recruitment of students with the greatest academic ability and to maintain a diverse student population. In order to ensure a balanced international student population for our most competitive programmes, we have implemented the following deadlines:

For applicants who are currently residing in mainland China, the first application deadline is 10 January 2025 (23:59 UK time).

  • We highly encourage you to apply by this deadline due to high demand, but applications will continue to be reviewed thereafter until the final application deadline on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time).
  • If you reside in mainland China and apply for this programme after the above final deadline, your application may be automatically withdrawn and you will not be eligible for an application fee refund.

For all other applicants, our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline in March:

  • if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
  • if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications

Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

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