Program Overview
The Computing for the Financial Services at Birkbeck University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Computing for the 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computing for the Financial Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Financial Markets
- Advances in Data Management
- Asset Management
- Component Based Software Development
- Corporate Finance
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have a good first degree or MSc in computer science, with the syllabus containing a substantial amount of programming, preferably in an object-oriented language.
Joint honours computing graduates or graduates in related engineering and science disciplines may also be eligible, provided they have covered a substantial amount of programming, or have equivalent professional experience in the IT industry.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,225 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,975 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London 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 Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
