BSc (Hons) Financial Computing with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Financial computing is at the very heart of the world’s global financial centres, from Wall Street to Chicago, London and Tokyo. This dynamic programme will develop your knowledge and skills in all aspects of financial services. Study Financial Computing at Liverpool and learn to understand the underlying technology that powers modern financial markets and the financial theory that steers them.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (sandwich: year in industry) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one of the programme has been designed as an even split between topics relating to Computing and topics related to Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management Compulsory modules in year one include Introduction to Programming, Programming Language Paradigms, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Economic Principles for Business and Markets, Introduction to Management Accounting, Principles of Finance.

Career pathways

Liverpool’s computer science graduates go onto well-paid graduate jobs and careers such as computer programmer, software developer, systems analyst, software engineer, technical consultant, and web designer.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB in A levels including Maths or Computer Science. Mathematics (Pure), Mathematics (Pure and Applied), and Mathematics (Pure) and Statistics are acceptable.; GCSE: Further Education requirements, in addition to Level 3 GCSE qualifications, must be met. GCSE grade minimum 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics.; Subject requirements: A level Mathematics or Computer Science is required. For applicants from England: for science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a "Pass" is required.; BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant diploma plus A level Maths or Computer Science grade B (GCSE Maths grade A/7 required if A level Mathematics not taken). Relevant diplomas are: Computer Science Mathematics Engineering.; IB: 34 points overall or 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including Mathematics/Computer Science. IB Maths ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ pathways are acceptable at Higher Level as a Mathematical subject.; English language: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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