Postgraduate study in Financial Computing at UCL - scholarships available

As part of UCL, ranked 9th globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and named The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2024, UCL Computer Science offers a prestigious education from world-renowned experts.

With a reputation for leading-edge research, we are ranked first in England and second in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics (REF 2021).

Why study Financial Computing at UCL Computer Science?

Financial Computing at UCL Computer Science sits at the intersection of technology and society, driving advancements in financial systems, risk management and digital technologies.

Our research not only shapes industry and policy through collaborations with bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority and the UK government, but also produces models and algorithms used to detect financial fraud, manage risk and develop safer financial products.

Through our MSc programmes, which blend theory with hands-on experience, you’ll gain the skills needed to lead in the fast-evolving financial industry and engage with researchers making a real-world impact.

Research-led teaching

Our Master’s programmes are grounded in cutting-edge research from the Department’s Financial Computing and Analytics Group, led by experts who shape the future of computer science. You’ll be learning directly from pioneering researchers at the forefront of innovation.

Real-world experience with industry

Apply your knowledge in practical settings through a substantial research project. Many projects are conducted with industry partners through the UCL Industry Exchange Network (IXN), providing hands-on experience and insights from leading organisations such as Ripple, NatWest, Santander and BNP Paribas.

Strategic location

Study in London, a global centre for finance and technology, where you'll benefit from proximity to top tech companies, innovative start-ups and industry practitioners, greatly enhancing both your learning and career prospects. London is also ranked as the world’s most student-friendly location, according to QS Best Cities Ranking 2025.

Careers support

The UCL Careers Guidance team is there to support you throughout your degree and for three years afterwards, maximising your chances of finding a career or academic position suited to your postgraduate qualifications.

Our Programmes

Computational Finance MSc

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.

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Emerging Digital Technologies MSc

Blockchain technology and disruptive applications are revolutionising industries. This one-year MSc brings together computing, new applications and business strategy, enabling you to drive innovation and challenge the status quo. Designed by the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies, this is an exceptional Master's on which to become a practitioner in this transformative field.

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Financial Risk Management MSc

Finance is driven by technology. Becoming an expert in both will enable you to thrive in risk management roles in the financial sector. Our Financial Risk Management MSc brings together traditional theories in finance, data analytics, and quantitative and computational modelling techniques – designed to produce talented practitioners in this field.

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Financial Technology MSc

The financial services sector has changed and is being disrupted by new emerging technologies and brand-new business models. This one-year Master's aims to make you an expert in both. Our Financial Technology MSc takes a computer-science-first approach, enabling you to stay ahead of the innovations that are changing the financial services industry.

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Want to know more?

Join us for our Open Days - virtually on Wednesday 22 January, or in person on Saturday 25 January - to meet our staff and students, explore our career support and learn more about our industry connections that provide real-world experience.

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