36 monthsProgramme duration
36,100 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
Feb, May, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
UCL Institute of Finance and Technology blends industry-led teaching with world-leading academics and cutting-edge research to tackle pressing societal issues and shape the future of finance. On this research degree, you’ll benefit from a dynamic training environment that promotes interdisciplinary analysis and close collaboration with our industry partners, fostering the development of your commercial competencies.
Our industry partnerships play a vital role in shaping our courses. We integrate hands-on experiences and industry insights with research excellence, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of financial industry advancements and set new standards.
In addition to regular guidance from your academic supervisor and industry staff, you’ll have access to a dedicated administrative team and a range of support services. You’ll also benefit from skills development programmes, 1-2-1 guidance, and participate in social and community outreach activities to support your research, career, and student life at UCL.
We aim to enhance your research project and help you develop both technical and transferable skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success after your studies.
Our industry partnerships play a vital role in shaping our courses. We integrate hands-on experiences and industry insights with research excellence, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of financial industry advancements and set new standards.
In addition to regular guidance from your academic supervisor and industry staff, you’ll have access to a dedicated administrative team and a range of support services. You’ll also benefit from skills development programmes, 1-2-1 guidance, and participate in social and community outreach activities to support your research, career, and student life at UCL.
We aim to enhance your research project and help you develop both technical and transferable skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success after your studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
UCL Institute of Finance and Technology blends industry-led teaching with world-leading academics and cutting-edge research to tackle pressing societal issues and shape the future of finance. On this research degree, you’ll benefit from a dynamic training environment that promotes interdisciplinary analysis and close collaboration with our industry partners, fostering the development of your commercial competencies.
Our industry partnerships play a vital role in shaping our courses. We integrate hands-on experiences and industry insights with research excellence, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of financial industry advancements and set new standards.
In addition to regular guidance from your academic supervisor and industry staff, you’ll have access to a dedicated administrative team and a range of support services. You’ll also benefit from skills development programmes, 1-2-1 guidance, and participate in social and community outreach activities to support your research, career, and student life at UCL.
We aim to enhance your research project and help you develop both technical and transferable skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success after your studies.
Our industry partnerships play a vital role in shaping our courses. We integrate hands-on experiences and industry insights with research excellence, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of financial industry advancements and set new standards.
In addition to regular guidance from your academic supervisor and industry staff, you’ll have access to a dedicated administrative team and a range of support services. You’ll also benefit from skills development programmes, 1-2-1 guidance, and participate in social and community outreach activities to support your research, career, and student life at UCL.
We aim to enhance your research project and help you develop both technical and transferable skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for success after your studies.
Admission Requirements
176+
4.5+
75+
6.5+
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a subject appropriate to the chosen field, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
30 Jun 2027
3 Years
Feb
May
Tuition fees
International
36,100 GBP
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