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University of Liverpool

Financial Computing With A Year In Industry Bsc (hons) in University of Liverpool

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 22,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 60


About Financial Computing With A Year In Industry Bsc (hons) in University of Liverpool

Financial computing is at the very heart of the world’s global financial centres, from Wall Street to Chicago, London and Tokyo.

Programme in detail

Taught in conjunction with the Management School and bringing together finance, economics and computing, this dynamic programme will develop your knowledge and skills in aspects of financial services from understanding and creating algorithms; financial accounting; designing, implementing and evaluating software systems to analysing stock portfolios and operating financial markets.

On G3N4 you will spend a year on industrial placement acquiring experience and awareness of practical business and industrial environments.

Career prospects

Internationally Financial Computing and computer science graduates are in one of the highest-earning category of graduates (source: Telegraph The 10 Best paid jobs for graduates, August 2015).

With skills and knowledge that are highly demanded in the financial and internet industries, many graduates go straight into well-paid careers including:

  • Computer Scientist
  • Investment Analyst
  • Data and Risk Analyst
  • Risk Model Validation
  • Data Scientist
  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Quant Risk Analyst
  • Portfolio Analyst
  • Hedge fund Risk Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Technology Analyst

Recent employers

  • BlackRock
  • Google
  • BT
  • Siemens
  • Unilever
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • BAE Systems
  • Guardian Media Group

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Successful completion of examinations at standard X and XII (Higher Secondary School Certificate) with minimum marks of approximately 70 to 85%, according to the course and exam board.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: A  minimum of IELTS band 6.0–7.0, with no component below 5.5.
  • TOEFL iBT: 78-88 overall with 19-Listening, Writing, Reading, 21-Speaking.
  • PTE:  55-62 with minimum score of 51 in any component

University of Liverpool Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1881
Programs Offered 400+ UG & PG
International Students 7700+
Mode of Programs Full Time; Online
Academic Calendar Semester based
Undergraduate Tuition Fee 17,400 – 34,550 GBP
Postgraduate Tuition Fee 17,050 – 27,450 GBP
Financial Aid Scholarships Available

University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:

Expenses Undergraduate (GBP) Postgraduate (GBP)
Tuition 17,400 – 34,550 17,050 – 27,450
Accommodation 4,500 – 7,200 4,500 – 7,200
Travel (bus/trains/taxis) 0 – 720 0 – 720
Food 450 – 3,600 450 – 3,600
Mobile phone 45 – 270 45 – 270
Leisure/entertainment 270 – 1,800 270 – 1,800
Study costs (books, photocopying) 90 - 180 90 – 180
Laundry 0 - 180 0 – 180
Household bills 0 - 720 0 – 720
Gym membership 135 - 270 135 – 270
Total 22,890 – 49,490 22,540 – 42,390

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 22,500

Total

£ 22,500