If you study Information Management and Information Systems BSc at XJTLU you can study Financial Computing at the University of Liverpool on the XJTLU 2+2 programme. or see all XJTLU 2+2 programmes.
Financial computing is at the very heart of the world’s global financial centres, from Wall Street to Chicago, London and Tokyo. This dynamic programme will develop your knowledge and skills in all aspects of financial services.
Study Financial Computing at Liverpool and learn to understand the underlying technology that powers modern financial markets and the financial theory that steers them.
Bringing together finance, economics and computing, this programme will develop your understanding of financial services by developing your knowledge and practical skills of algorithms; financial accounting; designing, implementing and evaluating software systems to analyse stock portfolios and operating financial markets.
Taught in conjunction with the Management School, your studies will be guided by experts in both computer science and financial services. After covering core elements in your first year, we subsequently give you the flexibility to tailor and focus your learning to your own interests or you can choose to maintain a balanced mixture of modules throughout your degree.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on the standard fees for international students. We also offer 50 XJTLU Excellence Scholarships providing a 25% discount on tuition fees to the students that score most highly in stage 2 at XJTLU across the different subject areas. Allocation is based on the number of applications received per programme.
The net fees (inclusive of the discounts) can be seen below.
2025 tuition fee (full) - £29,900
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £26,910
2025 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Excellence Scholarship (inclusive of 25% discount) - £22,425
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In your first year at Liverpool, you will study a mix of modules related to computing, accounting, economics, finance and management but also have the opportunity to specialise in certain subject areas of your choice. You will take all the core modules, and select optional modules.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCOUNTING THEORY (ACFI202) | 15 |
| BUSINESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (MKIB225) | 15 |
| COMPUTER AIDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (COMP285) | 7.5 |
| PLANNING YOUR CAREER (COMP221) | 7.5 |
| SCRIPTING LANGUAGES (COMP284) | 7.5 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
A major part of your studies in year three will be the Honours Year automated trading project that you take part in as a member of a team.
This project allows you to demonstrate practical competence in both research and the development of computer-based trading strategies. In addition, you will take all the core modules listed, and choose optional modules from the list below.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| HONOURS YEAR AUTOMATED TRADING PROJECT (COMP396) | 30 |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GAME THEORY (COMP323) | 15 |
| CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCE (COMP315) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Computer science is housed in a grade II listed building which has been extensively refurbished for 21st century needs and challenges and provides state-of-the art equipment and high-speed communication links. The Management School is home to a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Suite resembling a professional trading floor.
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