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Centre for Finance

The UCL Centre for Finance (CfF) is a research centre based in the Department of Economics at University College London. The centre’s research fellows are faculty in the Department of Economics.

Upcoming events

2024 Annual Lecture by Professor Romano Prodi 24/10/2024

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New MSc Law and Finance

We are delighted to announce our new MSc in Law and Finance, a joint initiative of the Faculty of Laws, the Department of Economics and the School of Management.

Our new one-year, executive-style Masters in Law and Finance will provide students with a cutting-edge education at the intersection of law and finance, with the opportunity to participate in a work placement at a financial institution or corporate law firm in London.

Visit the website for more information:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/study/msc-law-and-finance

2024 Annual Lecture by Professor Romano Prodi

The 2024 UCL Centre for Finance Annual Lecture will be given by Professor Romano Prodi, former President of the European Commission.

The lecture will start at 6pm on Thursday, October 24th, at UCL (Bloomsbury Campus) at the IOE’s Logan Hall, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL.

To attend, please register here . 

Provisional schedule: 18:00-19:30 → Lecture and Q+A 19:30-20:30 → Drinks reception

More details to follow!

Application for MRes/PhD in Financial Economics

UCL's PhD in Financial Economics programme is designed for graduates seeking an academic career as a faculty member in a top business school or Economics department or in the research group of a central bank.

We offer rigorous and solid training in quantitative and economics methods for the study of financial markets and institutions. We offer competitive scholarships to all admitted students.

To apply: visit our webpage

The first application window closes on 31 January 2024 . Applications made later than this will be considered depending on availability. 

For further information that is not addressed on our web pages, please contact the MRes/PhD Administrator (Nevenka Martin, [email protected]) or its Director (Saleem Bahaj, [email protected]).

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Marco Cipriani (Federal Reserve Bank of New York ) 18/3/2024 - 27/3/2024

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PhD in Financial Economics

PhD in Financial Economics is a joint-degree program sponsored by the department of economics and the school of management.

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Financial Economics MRes + MPhil/PhD

Ucl bloomsbury, london, united kingdom, # 18 qs subject rankings, 60 months program duration, 25,960 gbp tuition fee/year, yes scholarships, program overview, main subject.

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

This is a joint programme between the UCL School of Management and the Department of Economics offering a unique education and research experience to give students an advanced understanding of financial economics. This highly selective programme provides students with the skills needed to conduct insightful and original research, preparing them for an academic career in the field.

The MRes and PhD in Financial Economics is a joint programme between the UCL Department of Economics and the UCL School of Management.

The MRes will firstly provide quantitative training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. These will be taught in the context of cutting-edge research and relevant applications. Secondly, it will provide you with analytic frameworks and transferable skills that will allow you to identify relevant and promising research topics, present ideas in order to obtain feedback, and provide feedback yourself. 

The subsequent years (for students who progress from the MRes to MPhil) will focus on the skills you will need to run research projects to completion and to present these to various kinds of specialised audiences. Likewise, teaching skills will also be developed.

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This is a joint programme between the UCL School of Management and the Department of Economics offering a unique education and research experience to give students an advanced understanding of financial economics. This highly selective programme provides students with the skills needed to conduct insightful and original research, preparing them for an academic career in the field. The MRes will firstly provide quantitative training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. These will be taught in the context of cutting-edge research and relevant applications. Secondly, it will provide you with analytic frameworks and transferable skills that will allow you to identify relevant and promising research topics, present ideas in order to obtain feedback, and provide feedback yourself.

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Welcome! I am a Senior Research Fellow at the UCL School of Management, and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Finance at the UCL Department of Economics. I am a member of the Finance Theory Group. I received my PhD in Finance from the London School of Economics.

My research interests are Corporate Finance and Microeconomic Theory.

Email: yue.yuan [at] ucl.ac.uk

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Security Design under Common-Value Competition ​ [ SSRN ] [ slides ] 

Revise and Resubmit, Econometrica

When investors compete for a common-value investment opportunity under dispersed information, they offer financing with flat securities as their compensation due to the winner's curse effect and the entrepreneur's informed selection effect. The signaling effect is dominated by these effects.

Best Paper in Finance Theory on the Job Market awarded by FTG, 2021

WFA PhD Candidate Award for Outstanding Research, 2021

Presentations:  University of Mannheim, Five Star Workshop, NYU Shanghai, FTG Fall Meeting, OxFIT , University of Rochester, EEA-ESEM , CMES, AMES, WFA, Barcelona GSE Summer Forum, City University of Hong Kong, UCL, New Economic School, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, SAIF, HEC Lausanne, Copenhagen Business School, Tsinghua PBCSF, Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Washington Foster, University of Amsterdam, Tsinghua SEM, EEA-ESWM, Corporate Finance Day, LSE

Share Issues versus Share Repurchases, with Philip Bond and Hongda Zhong [ SSRN ] [ slides ]

In a unified framework of firms' share issues and repurchases, firms' asymmetric choices of issue and repurchase methods emerge as a natural outcome under an informational friction.

Presentations:  Renmin University of China, AFA, SFS Cavalcade Asia-Pacific, University of Rochester*, Corporate Finance Day*, EFA, BSE Summer Forum, FTG Summer Meeting, Esade Spring Workshop, Tsinghua PBCSF, SGF Conference, CICF, LSE

Security Design under Two-Sided Asymmetric Information [ SSRN ] [ slides ]

When a firm designs a security-bid auction with both the firm and the bidding investors having some private information, the firm requires payments in the strongly steepest security family, both for signaling and for enhancing competition among investors.

Presentations: FIRS, EEA-ESWM

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If you are a UK or EU resident, you may be able to apply for a loan that will help you pay tuition and maintenance costs. There are two loans available:

Postgraduate Master’s Loan

Student Finance England  offers loans to home and EU students to study a postgraduate master's course. The size of this loan does not depend on your or your family's income.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

If you are starting a doctoral course on or after 1 August 2018, you can apply for a loan from  Student Finance England  to help you pay tuition and maintenance cos. The size of this loan does not depend on your or your family's income.

You will not need to start re-paying either of these loans until you are earning over £21,000 a year. 

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Based on the course that you intend to study, there are several research councils that may be able to help you, including:

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You will need to be a "home resident" of the UK to apply. IF you are a EU resident, you are only able to apply to councils for tuition fees, not maintenance.

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You may be able to win an award or scholarship, which is open to students from the UK, EU and overseas. Go to  UCL’s Scholarships and Funding page  to find out more about how to apply and how much is available to you.

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If you're employed and considering a course, your employer may consider funding your studies. Many companies also sponsor students, as long as the course is linked to the business and you plan to work in this field after graduating. You can find out more about sponsorship by employers through  UCL Careers Service .

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Career Development Loans  are available to UK residents, and generally last for two years. You can borrow up to £10,000 interest-free, but you will need to start re-paying the loan and paying interest a month after the end of the course.

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You may be able to find other bodies that offer funding for graduate students. If you are an overseas student, try contacting your own Ministry of Education to find out more. Organisations such as UNESCO, the EU Commission and the British Council often offer scholarships.

Furthermore, If you are a postgraduate research student and have completed your registration period, you will not be registered as a full-time student as you will no longer be paying any fees. Whilst you are writing up your thesis, the University will provide you with 'writing-up status' which will therefore allow you to apply for benefits if you meet the eligibility requirements. You may be able to claim Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit. This includes PhD students (part-time and full-time) who are in the writing up stage of their thesis. Please contact our Advice Service .

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We offer a range of postgraduate study options with specialist degrees to prepare you to thrive in your career and leave a lasting impact on the world:

MSc in Business Analytics , for aspiring data scientists who want to drive change and innovation in organisations big and small.

MSc in Entrepreneurship , helping you to develop the skills to build your own high-impact venture.

MSc in Finance (2024 entry offering),  allowing you to progress into a career in the fast-paced finance industry.

MSc in Management , preparing you for a career in finance and management across a range of industries.

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We are delighted to announce that we are expanding our programme portfolio. In 2025, we will launch new programmes covering a range of topics.

MSc Finance with Data Science

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Please note our MSc Finance offering will be changing for 2025. Please see this page for the 2025 curriculum.

Check this page for updates with more information about the new programmes.

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The UCL MBA in Global Management  gives high-achieving professionals the data-focused skills they need to lead organisations and manage a range of critical functions in a fast-paced, global business landscape. 

The UCL MBA with Peking University  will develop your skills to operate in the complex, innovation-intensive, data-driven environments of the future.

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PhD in Financial Economics,  will prepare you for an academic career as an economist undertaking research in finance. 

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Msc accounting and financial management.

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• 1 Introduction
• 2 Key features
• 3 Teaching Centre Support
• 4 Course overview
• 5 Key dates
• 6 Admissions
• 7 Fees, funding and payment
• 8 Career opportunities
• 9 What our students say

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October 2024

1.5 - 5 years

Get equipped to contribute meaningfully to financial decision making at work. You'll gain an understanding of core areas of accounting and financial management – from financial analysis to corporate governance, risk and decision making, and investment management – with no prior financial experience required.

Key features

World-class academic direction.

The degree is developed and taught by leading experts at University College London's (UCL) School of Management. UCL is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, ranked eighth in the world in the 2023 QS World University rankings.

An accessible finance degree

Far from being a traditional maths-heavy finance programme, this MSc teaches essential analytical and critical thinking skills that will help you in any role or function. Quantitative topics are taught 'from scratch', and teaching staff will do everything possible to ensure you have the self-confidence to handle more complex topics.

Study online anywhere in the world

Choose between supported online learning or enrolling at one of our Recognised Teaching Centres in your home country for face-to-face tuition support. The degree's flexibility means there's no need to put your career on hold, and you can put your learning into practice immediately at work.

Unparalleled resources at your fingertips

Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) gives you access to a range of engaging content, from study materials to revision guides, and forums to connect with your tutors and fellow students. You'll also use the innovative and award-winning simulation tool Icarus, developed by academics from UCL's School of Management.

Join our global alumni network

After you graduate, you'll continue to enjoy a lifelong link to the University of London, with benefits including global alumni events and free online courses. You'll join our distinguished community of graduates around the world, which includes Nobel prize-winners and industry leaders.

Enhance your employability skills

Alongside your studies, the University of London Careers Service will provide opportunities to support the development and strengthening of your global employability skills.

Teaching Centre Support

Course overview, programme structure, modules and specification show.

You complete 10 compulsory modules (150 credits total) and one Capstone project module (30 credits) to complete the master's.

Individual modules will be available to study on a stand-alone basis (subject to module availability).

The Programme Specification and Programme Regulations contain information and rules regarding what modules you can choose and the order in which they must be studied. 

• Download the Programme Specification
• View the Programme Regulations
• View module release and running dates

You should register for the following modules in the first two sessions of your programme:

• Financial Accounting Frameworks (FAF) [AFM010]
• Management Accounting Frameworks (MAF)[AFM020]
• Financial Management Essentials (FME) [AFM030]

You should then register for:

• Advanced Financial Analysis (AFA) [AFM040]
• Advanced Management Accounting (AMA) [AFM050]

Please note that you may not perform to the best of your ability if you do not register for the modules in the order prescribed here. Modules AFA010 to AFA050 provide a foundation of learning to build on in the later modules.

You may take three modules (45 credits total) on a stand-alone basis without being registered for a PGCert, PGDip or MSc, subject to availability of standalone individual modules.

The following individual modules may be taken on a standalone basis subject to availability:

• Financial accounting frameworks (AFM010)
• Management accounting frameworks (AFM020)

View the module running schedule [PDF]

Course structure Show

Compulsory modules.

Financial accounting frameworks (Open modal with additional information) (AFM010-01)

Management accounting frameworks (Open modal with additional information) (AFM020-01)

Financial management essentials (Open modal with additional information) (AFM030-01)

Advanced financial analysis (Open modal with additional information) (AFM040-01)

Advanced management accounting (Open modal with additional information) (AFM050-01)

Global issues in finance and accounting (Open modal with additional information) (AFM070-01)

Corporate governance, audit and assurance (Open modal with additional information) (AFM060-01)

Analysing risk for decision making (Open modal with additional information) (AFM080-01)

Issues in investment management (Open modal with additional information) (AFM090-01)

Capital markets and global perspectives (Open modal with additional information) (AFM100-01)

Capstone project

Capstone project (Open modal with additional information) (AFM500-01)

How you study Show

Studying with us .

You can study the MSc Accounting and Financial Management from anywhere in the world, at a pace that suits you. Our flexible approach to studying allows you to fit your studies around your commitments and you can decide how many modules to take. 

The degree consists of 11 modules, and you can take up to two per session (subject to module availability). That means, depending on your time and financial situation, you can complete the MSc Accounting and Financial Management in one and a half to five years. And if you need to take a session off, you won't be charged during that session. 

Over a 10-week session, a 15-credit module or a 30-credit module will both typically require 10 to 15 hours study per week. Find out further information about the programme structure, modules, and specifications on our website .  

When you register with us, you will gain access to all resources and study materials via your Student Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), that will equip you to complete each module successfully. You will gain access to a range of essential resources, activities, videos, discussions, and support, as well as the opportunity to engage with your online tutor and fellow students.   

Online Library   

As a student at the University of London, you will have access to a range of resources, databases, and journals via the  Online Library . You will be able to contact a team of professional and qualified librarians for any help you require. 

Senate House Library 

If you’re based in the United Kingdom, or are visiting London, make sure to visit  Senate House Library . Students studying with the University of London can join the library free of charge. Membership includes a 10-book borrowing allowance, access to all reading rooms and study areas, and on-site access to Senate House Library digital resources. 

Online tutor support 

Studying our online MSc Accounting and Financial Management entitles you to receive tutor support and feedback. You will join an online tutor group to receive academic support and guidance on assessments. If you choose to study as a web-supported learner, you will have the opportunity to join an online tutor group and be able to engage with your fellow students. If you interested in studying with a  local teaching centre , you will benefit from face-to-face tuition.   

Assessment 

Modules include a mix of assessments, giving you the chance to undertake formative assessments, which will help you measure your progress and summative assessments, which will count to your final marks.  From coursework assignments and online tests, you can submit your assignments and sit your tests anywhere in the world with an internet connection meeting our minimum requirements. 

Academic Leadership Show

This University of London degree has been developed by and is delivered with academic direction from UCL. Ranked eighth in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCL is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

The degree draws on the expertise of the School of Management team at UCL who have designed and delivered a range of accounting, finance, and management related courses, both on campus and online.

Programme Director

Professor Alan Parkinson

Alan Parkinson is Professor of Financial Education in UCL School of Management in University College London (UCL), where he is Director of Studies and School Deputy Director (Education). He is a qualified accountant, with a Doctorate in Education (Theme: Accounting Education), two Masters degrees and a Higher Education Teaching Certificate. Alan’s scholarship research interests focus on Curriculum Evaluation, Performance Measurement in Accounting Education, Historical Perspectives on Business, and Technology Applications within Education. He presents regularly at national and international Education-related conferences and workshops, and publishes in scholarship journals. Prior to joining UCL, he held a number of senior positions in other UK institutions. In his senior university management positions, he has been and still is responsible for strategic decisions regarding investments and resources. He has teaching experience across both Masters and Undergraduate levels, and on vocational and professional courses accountancy courses, both in ‘face to face’ and online contexts. His teaching emphasises the integration of accounting/finance with other management subject areas. He specialises in Managerial Accounting and Financial Management and contributes to more generic Accounting modules. He co-designed and teaches on MSc Accounting and Financial Management, and MSc Professional Accountancy, both online programmes which are joint ventures between UCL and University of London Worldwide. In 2018 he received PQ Magazine’s Award as Best Public Sector Accountancy Lecturer. In August 2022 he received an Honorary Fellowship of the Centre for Business and Economics Research. His has extensive training and consultancy expertise, with significant international experience. In November 2017 he was a part of the team which developed Icarus, a bespoke business simulation which received Gold Award for Best Learning Simulation at the UK National Learning Technology Awards. Alan likes all sport (especially football), reading (particularly history-related), and travel. He thinks smiling is a particularly good hobby.

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Entry requirements Show

What qualifications do you need.

To qualify to register for the MSc or individual modules, you will need a bachelor's degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK upper second class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University.

English language requirements

You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved one of the following within the past three years:

• IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test
• Pearson Test (Academic): at least 59 overall, with 59+ in reading and writing and 54+ in speaking and listening.
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above).
• TOEFL iBT: at least 92 overall, with 22+ in reading and writing and 20+ in speaking and listening.
• If you do not meet the English language proficiency requirements but believe that you can demonstrate the requisite proficiency, the University may, at its discretion, consider your application.

We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly.

More about computer requirements.

For the Capstone Project, students will need one of the following supported platforms:

• iOS support OS version 8+ (free download available)
• Android support API level 19+ Version 4.4 - 4.4.4
• Windows 10 UWP version
• Icarus (Professional Accountancy) App (latest version)

Other specialised software may be made available by the University if required.

Fees, funding and payment

The fees you pay depend on whether you live in a developing (Band A) or developed (Band B) nation - see Countries and Regions list [PDF].

The fees below relate to new students registering for the 2024-2025 session.

On average, fees are subject to a five per cent year-on-year increase.

Students who registered earlier can view their fees on the Course Fees page . 

Important: the table below does not include fees payable to a third party, such as tuition costs payable to a Recognised Teaching Centre or fees charged by your local examination centre, or local VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or sales tax.

*The full programme fee  is payable when you first register on the programme and includes access to study materials and your first entry into the assessments. It does not the module fee when repeating a module, applications for Recognition of Prior Learning and fees payable to a University of London Recognised Teaching Centres, if applicable. By paying in full at the beginning of your programme, you avoid any annual fee increases to module fees. With  pay per module , you pay for each module as you register for it.

**The indicative totals given for teaching centre supported fees represent the amount you would expect to pay if you were to complete the MSc degree in the minimum period of time (as per when modules become available), without resits, and paying per module with a year-on-year increase of five per cent. These totals do not reflect the cost of any additional tuition support you may choose to take, resits, or applications for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Disclaimer: Currency conversion tool .

More about programme fees

Additional Costs

You will also need to budget for:

• Textbooks (could extend to around £300 per year)
• Tuition costs if you study at a Recognised Teaching Centre.

Please note: all student fees shown are net of any local VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any other sales tax payable by the student in their country of residence. Where the University is required to add VAT, GST or any other sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment process. For students resident in the UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.

Further information on Sales Tax.

Your payment provider may apply additional transaction fees. (If in doubt, please check with them before making a payment.)

Funding your study Show

Without the cost of moving to London, studying for your University of London degree anywhere in the world represents excellent value for money. However, there are additional sources of support depending on where you live and how you choose to study.

More on funding your study

Paying for your course Show

You can pay your fees in a number of ways, including an online payment facility via the Student Portal and Western Union Quick Pay.

More on how to pay your fees

Career opportunities

Careers opportunity show.

This degree is appropriate for those wishing to develop their knowledge of and exposure to technical elements of accounting and financial management and their applications within corporate life, from both operational and strategic perspectives.

You will develop an understanding of the areas that finance managers would encounter on a daily basis, complemented by engagements with selected specialist issues.

What do employers think of our graduates?

In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register.

Careers support Show

You’ll have access to a wide range of careers and employability support through the University of London Careers Service, including live webinars and online drop-in sessions.

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What our students say.

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University college london, funding and scholarships.

As you consider studying a Master's degree with us at UCL, it's important to also consider how you will fund your studies. Many students combine personal resources with Master's scholarships, bursaries and student loans.

The information provided on this page sets out some options for funding your studies to help you decide on the best way to manage your finances.

Scholarships

University College London is pleased to offer a range of scholarships for our Master's programmes. Postgraduate scholarships are typically awarded to our most talented students across a range of categories. We strongly encourage applicants wishing to obtain scholarships to apply early in order to have the best chance of receiving one. 

Programme-specific scholarships

Scholarships of up to £10,000 are available for outstanding candidates on the MSc Finance programme in the 2025/26 academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded to candidates in one of the following categories:

• Women in Finance Scholarship
• Global Finance Scholarship 
• The Impact Scholarship 
• The Excellence Scholarship 

Learn more about MSc Finance Scholarships

Scholarships of up to £10,000 are available for outstanding candidates on the MSc Finance with Data Science programme in the 2025/26 academic year.

Learn more about MSc Finance with Data Science Scholarships

Scholarships open to all programmes

There are 85 scholarships available each year worth up to £15,000 each. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office.

Learn more about the UCL Global Master's Scholarship

Applications for the awards listed should be made directly to the external funding body (via the links provided), following their established procedures. Applicants must apply directly to UCL for a place on a programme of study at the same time. Applicants selected for the relevant external awards, who are also offered a place at UCL, will then automatically qualify for the fee contribution.

View the complete list of fee partnerships

Learn more about scholarships at UCL

Financing your studies

Many students choose to supplement their own personal funds and/or scholarships with student loans.

Prodigy Finance is a fintech platform that enables financing for international postgraduate students who attend a participating business school or postgraduate institution.

• Lends to most international students, subject to eligibility
• Lending for approved Masters level courses
• Funded by community investors, and external investors
• Lending levels based on innovative model of predictive post-degree salary indicators
• Prodigy Finance fully responsible for lending decisions - eligibility criteria apply
• Competitive interest rates

Learn more about Prodigy Finance and apply

All UCL postgraduate courses are eligible for a Lendwise student loan. “Home” students can borrow towards tuition fees and living expenses for postgraduate or professional qualification studies. Full-time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation.

How to apply

The application process is online. UCL will be required to verify your course attendance before any funding is released. Rates depend on an applicant’s overall profile and you can submit an application at any time.

Loan funds requested for tuition will be released directly to UCL and will be applied towards your tuition. Loans for living costs will be paid directly to you. Details on eligibility requirements, interest rates and other key terms of a Lendwise student loan are featured on their website.

Learn more about Lendwise and apply

What are the potential costs?

Each student's journey through their studies will be different and there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to costs as each student will prioritise different things according to their own needs. 

Typically students will need to consider the following categories of costs:

• Tuition fees
• Any additional costs for materials, trips and visits
• Cost of accommodation in London 
• Transport around London
• Extracurricular activities with UCL or the UCL Students Union
• Exploring London

Other resources

You can find more information about ways to fund your studies in the fees and funding section of the UCL website.

UCL School of Management

University college london, msc finance 2025 entry.

Start date: September 2025  Duration: 12 months (Full-time only) Fees: UK - Fees to be announced in Autum 2024. Overseas - Fees to be announced in Autum 2024.  Scholarships available Application deadline: Applications open in October 2024 Entry: A quantitative undergraduate degree at 2:1 Honours (or equivalent) from a recognised university. Applicants are also required to meet the Level 2 English Language requirements.  Learn more . Location: This programme is delivered at our Canary Wharf campus.   Important updates : Please note that the MSc Finance programme has been redeveloped for 2025 entry. Please take time to review the page in its entirety as well as other finance postgraduate offerings at UCL School of Management such as the MSc Finance with Data Science .  

The Finance MSc programme offers  world-class generalist training in finance. It provides you with a deep understanding of finance principles, financial practices, and analytical techniques. It combines theory and practice in a variety of finance-related topics, giving you a solid financial foundation and equipping you with the skills required to succeed as a finance professional.

This full-time programme is delivered by UCL School of Management and UCL’s Department of Economics. 

Organisations seek talent who can bring core knowledge and critical thinking from the outset, and the MSc Finance programme is designed to equip ambitious students with the knowledge and decision-making skills to work for leading financial firms around the world.  

The Finance MSc programme curriculum is closely aligned with the CFA® curriculum and cover most of the topics included in CFA® level 1 and Level 2. Although our programme is not designed, per se, as a specific preparation for the CFA® exam, it focuses on the underlying scientific foundations (and, in place, lack thereof).  

Programme structure

You will study four core modules in Term 1, providing a robust quantitative underpinning in key areas of finance. In Term 2, a further two core modules are studied, again reflecting a quantitative thrust. An elective portfolio is offered, with four elective modules which can be undertaken in Term 2 and/or Term 3. The elective modules enable you to develop your interests in specialist areas and begin to mark out your career path.  

Additionally, in Term 3 and during the summer, you will work on a concrete finance research  project (such as a company valuation or the in-depth assessment of an investment strategy) supported by specific briefing and follow-up sessions. 

The optional modules listed are subject to change each year and are indicative only. For questions about optional modules, please contact us at: [email protected]

Programme for Students Starting Year 1 in September 2025

You can choose a minimum of one and a maximum of three optional modules from Group A; a maximum of one optional module from Group B; and a minimum of one and a maximum of two optional modules from Group C. 

Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available. Please check this page again soon for more information. 

Teaching Methods and Typical Contact Hours

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars. Assessment is through written examinations, individual/group coursework, and a combination of written report and a viva for the research project.  

Each taught module in Terms 1 and 2 is delivered over 10 weeks, with 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. Optional modules in Term 3 are delivered intensively with 10 x 3-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks.   

In addition, students spend approximately 7-12 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars.   

The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the module and the weekly activities being undertaken.    

Core and optional module lectures, and any workshops, normally take place on weekdays between 08:00 – 19.30 hours but some events such as careers and networking opportunities may be scheduled for evenings and weekends.

How is this programme unique?

This programme draws upon the combined strengths of two highly rated departments: UCL School of Management and UCL's Department of Economics. The knowledge and expertise of UCL's academic staff combine to provide a repository for students to draw upon as they identify and respond to challenges and issues in real-world scenarios.  

The programme offers knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of areas critical to the effective functioning of current and developing finance-related applications. These include asset pricing, derivatives, valuation, risk, analytics, modelling, and portfolio management.  

Upon graduation, you will have acquired a set of analytical skills, qualitative insights, and an ability to work flexibly, creatively and internationally in a range of finance-related areas, including asset managers, investment banks, and management consulting firms. 

As an MSc Finance student, you will benefit from a bespoke Careers and Employer Engagement programme and a dedicated careers team who will help you present yourself to leading graduate employers with confidence. 

To ensure you are at the required standard before the programme begins and to maximise your learnings from day 1, we offer a balanced pre-sessional programme covering topics such as statistics and mathematics.  

Being based at our Canary Wharf campus at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London’s financial hub, offers you a myriad of opportunities to network with industry professionals. The School works closely with global companies and innovative start-ups at the cutting edge of management and associated finance-related practice. 

Why choose UCL?

UCL School of Management and the Department of Economics 

The programme is delivered jointly by the School of Management and the Department of Economics. 

UCL School of Management offers innovative programmes to prepare people for leadership roles in the next generation of innovation-intensive organisations. The School works closely with global companies and start-ups at the cutting edge of management and associated finance-related practice.  

The research performed in the UCL School of Management was rated as “world-leading” and "internationally excellent" in the 2021 Research Excellent Framework (REF), placing us second in the UK for business and management.  

The UCL Department of Economics has an outstanding international reputation in key areas of current research. The Department ranked top in the UK for research environment and outputs in the field of Economics and Econometrics in the 2021 REF.  

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) has placed UCL Economics first for 4* world-leading research outputs and research environments, with scores of 72% and 100% respectively. The Department also placed third in its overall ranking with 65% of all indicators ranked as 4*.  

Applications

If you are passionate about finance and want to push yourself in your quest to forge a career in the financial sector, or want to develop your knowledge of core finance principles, this programme will be instrumental in achieving your goals. 

As a Finance MSc student, you are expected to have basic knowledge in statistics, mathematics and a passion for finance. You should be motivated to take your knowledge to the next level.  

Our students come from different academic backgrounds including economics, accounting, finance,  statistics, engineering, or mathematics. Degrees from other disciplines may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate sufficient quantitative skills. 

Student Profile

Application Process

Applications for the 2025/26 open in October 2024 and will close in Summer 2025. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline, or they will not be considered.  Programmes are competitive so students are advised to apply as early as possible.

Programme dates

This programme is full-time for one year, starting in September 2025 and ending in September 2026. All students must be in London by the first day of the first term in September. 

Application process  

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to the competition for places. A staged admissions process is in place for this programme. This means that when you apply, your application will be considered with all others that have been submitted before the deadline. This enables us to ensure that all applications are considered fairly and equally. 

Entry Requirements

We look for students with drive, intelligence, passion, and the right aptitude. To ensure we enrol students who meet those four criteria, we use the following methods to assess applications. 

Academic Entry Requirements

•    A quantitative undergraduate degree at 2:1 Honours (or equivalent) from a recognised university. International students can find their international equivalency on the UCL international students website. •    Degrees in economics, finance, mathematics, accounting, engineering, statistics or any combination thereof are preferred. Degrees in related fields are also considered if the applicant can demonstrate sufficient quantitative skills. 

GMAT/GRE •    GMAT/GRE are not required for MSc Finance. •    However, a strong GRE quantitative (162+) or overall GMAT (710+) scores add weight to the application.

English Language Requirement •    The English language level for this programme is Level 2. •    Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

CV Applicants are required to submit a CV. Please make sure to provide all relevant and accurate information (exact degree title, beginning and end dates, location for professional experience, etc.)

Personal Statement

Submitting a personal statement is not required but can be used if you wish to communicate specific information to the admission committee.

Interview Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be reviewed. Those considered eligible for the next stage will be invited to an online video interview, with the invitation sent by email from Kira Talent. 

Not sure which programme is for you?

Choosing the right programme is essential for a successful application and to ensure you maximise your time with us. We also offer an MSc Finance with Data Science programme , which is a unique programme that combines the scientific foundations of finance with the theory and practice of rigorous financial data analysis. The key differences are summarised in the table below.

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition Fees

​The 2025-26 fees will be published in Autumn 2024.  Learn more about tuition fees .

Scholarships and Funding

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing or photocopying.   

This programme may include opportunities for students to undertake optional international study trips. The costs of such trips are usually covered by students although some elements may be subsidised or grants available depending on the destination, organisational and support responsibilities. On average, costs would be around £1,500 to £2,500 depending on the trip location, personal flight preferences and spending habits as well as the prevailing exchange rates.  

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs. 

As London’s Global University, we at UCL are better qualified than most to realise that any organisation is only as strong as the individuals who work for it. 

This, allied to the innovation and flexibility needed in today’s organisations, means that recruiting the right person has never been more important for employers. 

The MSc Finance programme enables you to make an early and substantial contribution to your future employer. As a student you are prepared for their future through career workshops, one-on-one advice, exclusive corporate events and access to our alumni community. 

Whatever your nationality, experience or background, you will leave UCL equipped with the tools to become a high achiever in your chosen field. 

Our portfolio of careers support for MSc Finance students includes: 

• Individual career coaching sessions with Careers Consultants dedicated to the School of Management 
• Weekly careers and professional development workshops on topics including marketing yourself as a candidate, interviews, assessment centres and planning your next steps 
• Exclusive industry insight sessions and employer-led events, accessible only to School of Management students to help guide your career choice. 
• Access to UCL School of Management alumni keen to support you with your career 

For further information on the Careers provision for UCL School of Management, please see our Careers page . 

In addition to the bespoke activities within the School of Management, you also have access to the central UCL Careers provision. Every year over 1,000 employers/organisations attend events arranged by UCL Careers, including careers fairs, employer presentations and sector ‘themed weeks’, which may include employer forums, networking events, talks on how to get into the sector, and one-on-one advice sessions. 

Our students go on to careers in a range of sectors; the most common destinations for our students are financial institutions of various types, banks, and consulting firms.

Graduates from the MSc Finance programme have secures jobs in a variety of high-profile companies. The UCL Graduate Outcomes Survey (graduating classes 2018-2021) showed on average the top 15 companies graduates went on to secure roles in were: 

• AXA Group  
• Beiersdorf  
• Boston Consulting Group  
• Deutsche Bank  
• Goldman Sachs  
• Jupiter Asset Management  
• Morgan Stanley  
• Rothesay Life  
• Shanghai Pudong Development Bank  
• St Partners  

For alumni graduating classes 2018-2021 the top three job titles among Finance graduates were; Finance and Investment Analysts and Advisers, Management Consultants and Business Analysts and Actuaries and Economists and Statisticians.  

This data has been sourced from Graduate Outcomes Surveys from 2018 to 2021 and from alumni guest speakers and their employers in recent years. 

For further information regarding the MSc Finance programme, please contact the Postgraduate Team .

For further queries regarding admissions please see the UCL Postgraduate Admissions Webpage.  

Other programmes of interest

UCL and the UCL School of Management offer a range of finance and data science-related programmes, while this programme is unique in combining the two, please note other programmes that may be of interest to you.

Programmes delivered by the UCL School of Management

• MSc Finance with Data Science
• MSc Strategic Accounting and Finance

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You may apply now for a place on a programme without a current English test as long as you send your qualification as soon as you receive it. If you are offered a place, it will be conditional on you providing evidence of meeting UCL's English Language Requirements before the start of the programme.

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PhDs offered at UCLouvain

UCLouvain offers the possibility of earning a PhD in each of the fields below. With rare exceptions, every PhD can be pursued in French or English.

Each field of study is managed by a PhD Committee, which will be your point of contact throughout your PhD programme.

Below you will find administrative manager names and additional information specific to each committee.

Human and Social Sciences

PhD in Philosophy

Philosophy PhD Committee ( CDP )

PhD Programme Manager: Valérie MARTIN

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PhD in Theology

Theology PhD Committee ( CDT )

PhD Programme Manager: Pascale HOFFMANN

PhD in Religion Studies

Religion Studies PhD Committee ( CDSR )

PhD in Languages, Letters and Translation

Languages, Letters and Translation PhD Committee ( CDL )

PhD in History, Art History and Archaeology

History, Art History and Archaeology PhD Committee ( CDHA )

PhD in Information and Communication

Information and Communication PhD Committee ( CDCO )

PhD Programme Manager: Isabelle PORTZENHEIM

PhD in Political and Social Sciences

Political and Social Sciences PhD Committee ( CDPO )

PhD in Legal Studies

Legal Studies PhD Committee ( CDJ )

PhD Programme Manager: Catherine BRAMS

PhD in Criminology

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PhD Programme Manager:  Martine JANSSENS

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PhD Programme Manager:  Valérie MARTIN

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Science and Veterinary Science PhD Committee ( CDSC )

PhD Programme Manager:  Laurence BERTRAND

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PhD Programme Manager:  Sandrine WOLLANDERS

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PhD in Public Health

PhD in Motor Skills Science

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British-educated businesswoman denies making Hezbollah explosive pagers which killed at least 12 people

A British-educated businesswoman has denied allegations of manufacturing the pagers used in an audacious attack against Hezbollah .

The handheld devices killed at least 12 people and injured 3,000 after they simultaneously detonated across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday afternoon in a suspected Israeli operation.

The Taiwanese company whose branding was on the technology claimed Budapest -based firm BAC Consultancy made the devices under a three-year brand licensing agreement.

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But University College London (UCL) graduate Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, the CEO of BAC Consultancy, said she was just a link in the supply chain and did not make the pagers.

“I do not make the pagers. I am just the intermediary. I think you got it wrong,” Ms Barsony-Arcidiacono told NBC News.

Around three grams of explosives are reported to have been placed into the AR-924 pagers in a sophisticated supply chain infiltration.

A Lebanese security source claimed Israel’s spy agency Mossad planted explosives in thousands of the devices months before they exploded, and one US official told Axios news the Israeli military moved to detonate the devices because it feared the sabotage plot had been exposed.

The Iran-backed militant group has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whose military declined to comment on the blasts.

Ms Barsony-Arcidiacono studied for a physics PhD at UCL between 2002 and 2006, according to her LinkedIn page.

She then went on to study at the London School of Economics and the University of London for various postgraduate qualifications between 2009 and 2017.

She also recently worked with the European Commission as an “evaluation expert” and as a “groundwater resource manager” for Unesco.

On her company’s website – which went offline on Wednesday morning – her work was described as “bridging technology and innovation from Asia”. The firm’s address was registered to a residential-looking two-storey building in Budapest, with its name posted on the glass door on an A4 sheet.

Hezbollah, which controls southern Lebanon, forms part of Iran’s so-called “axis of resistance”, which opposes Western and Israeli influence in the region.

A Hezbollah official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the detonation of the pagers was the “biggest security breach” the group had been subjected to in nearly a year of war with Israel.

The group opened a second front against Israel a day after the war in the Gaza Strip began, triggered by a Hamas attack inside Israel on 7 October.

Hamas, also backed by Tehran, killed around 1,200 people, with another 251 taken hostage. In response, Israel has bombarded Gaza from the air and ground.

More than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in the offensive, health officials in Gaza have said. It has displaced nearly 90 per cent of the territory’s 2.3 million population.

UCL Scholarships and funding

• Postgraduate research students

Funding for students on postgraduate research courses

There are loans and financial awards available to help pay for fees and living costs while your studying for your research degree.

Current scholarship spotlight

This guidance is for students studying for an MPhil, PhD or Doctorate at UCL and includes:

• How much does a PhD cost?
• UCL studentships and scholarships
• Charities and trusts
• Government loans

Funding for disabled students

Other sources of funding.

• Current PhD Students

How much does a postgraduate research degree cost?

When calculating the cost of a postgraduate research degree there are two elements to consider - tuition fees and living costs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees will vary from programme to programme and depend on your fee classification . Check the  Graduate Prospectus  for information on what your fees may be for any particular programme.

Living costs

The amount spent on living costs may vary greatly from student to student and depend on lifestyle and individual circumstances. Information on the cost of study can be found on  UCL's cost of study page .

UCL Studentships and Scholarships

Uk research and innovation (ukri) studentships.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are responsible for investing public money in research in the UK. UCL departments apply to specific Research Councils for funding and then nominate the students they believe should receive the awards.

Research Council studentships are open to UK and overseas residents. International students may also apply to a limited number of studentships with 'open eligibility'. This funding will usually pay your PhD fees and may also provide a stipend for living costs, depending on eligibility.

To apply for Research Council funding,   contact your UCL department directly   and they will confirm their application process.

For further information on eligibility and value, you can check the individual Research Councils' websites: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Medical Research Council (MRC) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

UCL Studentships

Individual academic departments may offer their own awards (wholly funded by them or jointly funded with an industrial sponsor). You can do a search of the UCL studentships that are currently available by using the   UCL PhD Opportunties Search.

UCL's Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)   also provide research positions funded by the Research Councils.

You are also advised to check directly with your admitting department for the most up to date funding information.

If you receive a UCL studentship and have questions about how it is paid,   please read this page of information about your studentship .

UCL Scholarships

UCL also administers a range of scholarships for research students from the UK and overseas.   Use the scholarship finder to see what might be available .

Charities and Trusts

Some large research charities have substantial budgets for scholarships and grants.

Eligibility requirements for some of the major research charities are available through the links below:

• Leverhulme Trust
• Wellcome Trust

Many other smaller organisations provide funding to PhD students.   Turn 2 Us Grants Search   database contains information on over 3,000 charitable funds offering welfare and educational grants, as well as other support and services.

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online   is a portal for alternative sources of funding - especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject or nationality.  UCL has purchased a licence to the Guide so it’s free for all students and staff to use. If you are a prospective student who has applied to the university, please   contact the Student Funding team  to access the PIN.

Lists of charitable grants and awards are kept in the following directories which are held in UCL libraries - see references below:

Charities Digest: Selected charities & voluntary organisations

• 1x Main Library - Reference R 20 CHA
• 1x IOE Library - Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 HEW CHA

Directory of Grant Making Trusts 

• 2x Main Library - Reference R 20 DIR
• 1x IOE Library - Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 HEW DIR

Grants Register

• 1x Main Library - Ref Collection M, Reference R 20 GRA
• 1x School of Pharmacy Library - Reference Shelves, Pharmacy 378.3 GRA

Guide to Educational Grants

• 1x Main Library - Reference R 20 GUI
• 1x IOE Library -  Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 EDU

Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need

Government Loans

Some governments provide loans or finanical support to students at PhD level, so it is worth checking with your home government whether there is any support available.

Below are the governmental loans that the UCL funding team help to administer. 

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from Student Finance 

Some students may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from Student Finance. This loan acts as a contribution towards the cost of study. It is unlikely that it will cover the cost of both tuition fees and maintenance. Students can borrow up to £29,390 (2024/5 figure) for their whole course.

Eligibility

Information on the loan including full eligibility details can be found on the Student Finance Doctoral Loan  website.

Please note that you must be doing a full standalone doctoral degree to be eligible for the loan. You will not be eligible for the loan if you are studying on a modular/flexible mode of attendance, or if you enter the second or third year of a doctoral course using prior attainment from previous study towards your doctoral degree under UCL's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme .

How your Postgraduate Doctoral Loan might affect your benefits

If you receive means-tested benefits, 30% of the maximum Postgraduate Doctoral Loan that is available in a single academic year is treated by the Department for Work and Pensions as being for living costs and hence will be considered income when assessing any benefit award. For benefit purposes, you will be treated as having this amount, regardless of whether you actually take up the loan. 

Interest and Repayment

You’ll be charged interest from the day you get the first payment until your loan is repaid in full or cancelled. 

Find out more about interest and repayment of Student Finance loans on the  Student Finance repayment website .

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Sharia-compliant loans

The government has been looking into the possibility of an alternative  Sharia-compliant funding system  which would be available alongside traditional student loans. However, at present, this system is not yet in place.

UCL participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans). This is the main U.S. Federal funding available to American students in the UK. 

The processing of loans at schools outside the US is different from the process when applying to a school inside the US. Students applying to Direct Loans for study at UCL should follow the instructions carefully as we will not be able to administer your loan unless you submit that application to the Student Funding Office as outlined in the guidance.

Find out more about US Loans

Canadian Loans

Students from Canada may be able to apply for Canada Student Loans and provincial or territorial student assistance. 

Find out more about Canadian Loans

Postgraduate research students who have a disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty and are being funded by one of the seven UK Research Councils can apply for Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) to help with additional study-related requirements.

You should contact the Disability Adviser or named contact on disability matters at your Research Council for advice.

The UK Research and Innovation DSA Framework names the DSA contacts at each of the UK Research Councils .

If you have a disability, mental health problem, or specific learning difficulty and are   not   being funding by a UK Research Council, you may still be able to access some funding for additional study-related costs from   Student Support and Wellbeing .

Disabled students who are not awarded a Disabled Students’ Allowance may also be eligible for a  Student Health Association Bursary . 

As a student, it is unlikely you will be able to claim benefits unless you have a disability or have children.

The charity  Turn2Us  have guides on what benefits students may be eligible for. 

If you are experiencing problems with your benefits, contact the Student Union Advice Service .

Council tax

Full-time students do not need to pay for council tax

From time to time external organisations contact the UCL Funding team with funding opportunities. We place these on an online Hootboard notice board . UCL does not administer or take responsibility for any of these schemes. If you are unable to access the Hootboard when logged in to a Hootboard account, please sign out and refresh the page.

Some students choose to apply for personal loans provided by private finance companies. UCL is not affiliated with or able to endorse any private loan providers. 

The UCL Doctoral School list some scholarship and funding opportunities on their website.

Online aggregators like   Postgraduate Studentships ,   Scholarship Search   and   Postgraduate Funding   list schemes.

Find a PhD has a comprehensive   guide on funding a PhD

Find out more about external funding options

Current PhD students

There are a number of   sources of financial support   for PhD students who are currently enrolled at UCL.

The Doctoral School Fellowship

The   Doctoral School Fellowship   is for current research students who, due to unforeseen circumstances, have their funding interrupted or completely withdrawn.

To qualify candidates must be progressing well academically and demonstrate that without financial assistance they would not be able to complete their studies.

The Financial Assistance Fund

The   Financial Assistance Fund   is for UCL students who fall into unexpected financial hardship. 

Short term loans

Limited cash loans of up to £250   are available to students who have experienced a delay in their normal funding being paid.

External grants and funding

Some charities and organisations give financial support to current students studying particular subjects or in particular circumstances.

One of these is the  Funds for Women Graduates   who have a range of grants to help female PhD students with living costs.

Reduce costs and increase income

If you are struggling to cover the costs of study, you can   look at ways to reduce your costs and increase your income .

As a postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to become a   Student Residence Adviser   and eliminate your accommodation costs completely by living in UCL halls. In exchange, you work in a team supporting the undergraduates who live in halls, dealing with pastoral and disciplinary issues.

Student Residence Advisor positions are advertised on the   UCL Jobs site   in May each year.