Program Overview
The Software Engineering for Financial Services at University of Leicester is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Software Engineering for Financial Services programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 16,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Software Engineering for Financial Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Information Systems
- Personal and Group Skills
- Advanced System Design
- Domain Specific Language
- Game Theory in Computer Science
- Generative Development
- International Money and Finance
- Internet and Cloud Computing
- Principles of Banking
- Software Measurements and Quality Assurance
- System Re-engineering
- Service-Oriented Architectures
- Analysis and Design of Algorithms
- Applied Numerical Mathematics
- Communication and Concurrency
- Compression Methods for Multimedia
- Cryptography and Information Security
- Distributed Systems and Applications
- Financial Mathematics
- Operational Research
- Systems Modelling
- Wavelets and Signal Processing
- Web Technologies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,470 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leicester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Leicester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months