Financial Technology (Computer Science)

Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Financial Technology (Computer Science) at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. To be competitive in our modern financial industry, it is not enough for a scientist to know how to write software, nor is it enough that one can mathematically analyse markets based on simplifying assumption by ignoring the computation required. Our MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) course gives you an understanding of the specifics and the intricacies of financial and economics markets, the ability to apply advanced computing methods, and the ability to design and program solutions that successfully exploit the synergy between finance, economics, and computation. Our course cove... International tuition fees are £24,675 per year, home/UK fees are £12,725 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

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