Standard Requirement: You should have programming knowledge and meet one of the following criteria:

• A 2:1 honours degree (or above) in a business, finance or other quantitative subject area or international equivalent.
• A 2:1 honours degree (or above) in any subject area or international equivalents and at least two years’ relevant professional experience.

Degree certificates or transcripts (including evidence of quantitative subject) will be required when submitting your application. If you’re required to provide evidence of your professional experience, you should also include a CV detailing your professional experience in the finance sector.

Non-Standard Entry Requirements: If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, your application may still be considered and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This includes situations where you are applying based on professional experience and qualifications.

Non-standard applications will need to be supported by degree certificates or transcripts (where relevant). You’ll also need to provide a CV detailing your professional experience in the finance sector and your familiarity with (or knowledge of) coding and programming.

English Language Requirements: English language band: B 

To study at King’s, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:

• An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
• A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
• A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

Personal Statement and Supporting Information: Depending on your previous qualifications, you may need to submit a personal statement and a reference letter as part of your application.

You’ll need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.

You’ll need to submit your CV as part of your application to highlight your experience.