The BSc Computational Finance aims to equip students with the core concepts and mathematical principles of modern quantitative finance along with the operational skills to use computational methods for financial modelling. This interdisciplinary degree aims to introduce you to the information and communication technology and automation that underpin financial systems, as well as providing training on the structural, instrumental and institutional aspects of financial markets, banking, payment and financial risk management. Taught by experts with academic and industrial experience in both the financial and IT sector, your introductory modules will examine how modern, highly computerised financial markets work, how assets should be priced, and how investors should construct a portfolio of assets. As your course progresses, you will learn how computational and quantitative methods and techniques can be applied to make financial decisions, and assess the risk of their executions.

We have an extensive network of industrial contacts through our City Associates Board and our alumni. Our expert seminar series gives students the opportunity to work with leading figures from industry. The centre attracts high-calibre students from all over the world and a number of them have had internships with prestigious City institutions such as HSBC, Old Mutual and the Bank of England. Our academic staff have research and consultancy links with top investment and commercial banks, and have worked for financial institutions, so can give you first-hand advice on employment prospects in the financial sector. We maintain relationships with public, private and voluntary sector businesses, and work with employers on internships and placement opportunities for students. As well as having the knowledge to start your career in the financial sector, all our courses are also an ideal base for pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters degrees and PhDs).