university of essex > ccfea > prospective students > programmedescriptions > phdcf

prospective students

PhD in Computational Finance

This research degree is a 3 year research programme with a strong computational and operational component. The scheme is designed for graduates with an existing background in Computational Finance. The expectation is that the student will normally be jointly supervised by academic staff in two of the constituent departments to give an interdisciplinary perspective to the topic of research.

Further details can be obtained by contacting the Centre Director, Professor Edward Tsang or the Director of Postgraduate Studies, John O'Hara.

There is no deadline for applications to this programme.

Entrance Requirements

Entry to our PhD programme requires applicants to have a Masters degree at distinction level in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Quantitative Economics/Finance.

Fees

Up to date information about fees can be found here.

Applications

  • Apply online
  • Last modified: 05 January 2012