What to say to Cambrdige when applying for CompSci, but want to go into finance?

When writing my statement would Cambridge be less likely to accept me because I want to go into finance after, rather than computing?

When writing my statement would Cambridge be less likely to accept me because I want to go into finance after, rather than computing?

Why are you applying to compsci if you know you want to do something else? Why not apply directly in the field you want?

When writing my statement would Cambridge be less likely to accept me because I want to go into finance after, rather than computing?

Why are you applying to compsci if you know you want to do something else? Why not apply directly in the field you want?

When someone says "finance" they usually mean IB and there's no specific course for that... CompSci is a perfectly valid degree for IB.

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When writing my statement would Cambridge be less likely to accept me because I want to go into finance after, rather than computing?

Though most CompSci graduates are employed for their IT expertise, so a department/role they play in IB is often very different from what many people typically think of as a job of investment bankers.

This site I just found explains it very well.

https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/investment-banking-and-investment/278831-it-technology-in-investment-banking-graduate-area-of-work

So if OP is interested in working for IB in that sort of field, that's no problem as there's a strong demand for good IT personnel, but if he is interested in working in actual finance, he's competing against many graduates with a degree in finance/economics or other more relevant subjects.

This is what I believe as well. Of course a Cam degree can be worth its weight in gold, a way to get in. But I would think economics or some course at Judge would be more appropriate (I know almost nothing about Judge beyond MBAs).

Judge is postgrad, except for Management Studies (Part II Tripos only).

OP *could* do CompSci Part I and then Management... but probably wouldn't help them for IB more than straight CompSci to be honest.

Management studies isn't actually that well regarded here, doing a masters would probably be preferable if you can afford it.

Career-wise, I haven't had any issues getting into IB with a history degree, so compsci isn't going to be a problem.

Judge is postgrad, except for Management Studies (Part II Tripos only).

OP *could* do CompSci Part I and then Management... but probably wouldn't help them for IB more than straight CompSci to be honest.