What are the entrance requirements for the programme?

Please see our Entry Requirement Page for further details



Can I visit the department to see the facilities?

Yes, but please ring and check the availability of the relevant programme administrator.



Do you accept mature applicants?

Yes, there is no age discrimination.



Can you send me a brochure/prospectus/information pack for the programme?

You can view the prospectus/brochure at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prosp-students/gradprospectus/engineering-sciences/compsci/taught/index.shtml



Can you send me an application form for the programme?

You can obatin an application form by following this link http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission/



What are the fees for the programme?

Further information on fees can be found at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/fees-costs



Do you offer part-time courses?

Only our MSc in Human Computer Interaction with Ergonomics is available on a part time basis.  All other programmes are strictly full time only.  



Can I begin the programme in January or some other time in the middle of the year?

No, there is only one start date in September of each year.



Will I have to pay the Home or Overseas tuition fee rate?

Further information on tuition fees can be found by following this link http://www.ucl.ac.uk/current-students/money/fees-support/fee_status_proc



Will I have to attend an interview as part of the admissions process?

No, we do not generally interview taught postgraduate candidates.


What happens if I get made an offer but I don't meet the conditions?

If it is the English requirements you have not met, then you will have another chance to retake your English test.  If it is the academic requirements then we will terminate the offer.


Can I obtain a scholarship or assistantship or some other form of funding?

Unfortunately there is no specific funding for overseas applicants on any of our MSc programmes.  The only options available is either University wide funding grants, for which many people apply, or apply for something from within your own home country.

From a University point of view the funding details can be found at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-master/index



What are the language requirements for the programme?

Please see our English Requirements Page for further details.  



When is the application deadline for the programme?

The application process will close on the 31st of May.



I have the following qualifications: ... Will I be admitted to the programme?

We must see a fully completed application form, including reference letters, transcript and statement of purpose, in order to make admissions decisions. We cannot make admissions decision based on brief information supplied by email.



May I schedule an appointment with the programme coordinator to discuss my qualifications and interest in the programme?

Unfortunately, due to the extremely high volume of applications received, it is impossible for the course coordinator to meet personally with each applicant.



What is the difference between MSc Financial Computing and MSc Financial Systems Engineering?

The MSc Financial Computing programme is a generalist programme for those people whose first degree is not in computing.  The MSc Financial Systems Engineering programme is a specialist advanced programme for those people whose first degree is in a computer related subject.



Who can I contact for more information?

You can find answers to the most common questions on our webpages, but if you need any further information please use the contact details below

CourseContact

MSc Computer Science

MSc Financial Computing

Sally Longley

Department of Computer Science, UCL (University College London)
Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Phone: 020 7679 7214 (+44 20 7679 7214)
Fax: 020 7387 1397 (+44 20 7387 1397)