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Overview
We provide a vibrant research environment so our PhD Computational Finance students, at Essex, University of, publish papers in prestigious international conferences and often attract the attention of industry and government; one of our PhD students was recently invited to present their research on term structure models to the Bank of England and many others get the opportunity to directly apply their research through internships at investment banks and hedge funds.
Your future
Graduates of our Centre have gone on to become quantitative analysts, portfolio managers and software engineers at various institutions, including major investment banks like HSBC and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities.
We have an extensive network of industrial contacts through our City Associates Board and our alumni, while our expert seminar series gives you the opportunity to work with leading figures from industry. A number of our students have held internships with prestigious City institutions, such as HSBC, Old Mutual and the Bank of England.
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Example structure
- A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding. In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.
- A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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There is no application deadline and we aim to respond to applications within four weeks.
Language
English
IELTS 6
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Accounting Computer Sciences View 55 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject.
- A well-developed research proposal is also essential. You must be experienced in at least one high-level programming language (such as Matlab, Java or Python).
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
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International
16230 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16230 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5360 GBP per year during 48 months.
Part time
- Home/UK fee
£2,680
- International fee
£8,115
Living costs for Colchester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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