Financial Data Science MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,420 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Financial Data Science MSc

About

Course overview

Propel your career in the financial sector to new heights. With a blend of finance, mathematics, statistics and data science, you’ll gain practical experience in harnessing data to inform decisions.

With a focus on practical skills, industry engagement, and experiential learning, you’ll be equipped to succeed in today's competitive job market. Open up a world of opportunities from quantitative analysis and data science, to financial engineering and risk analysis.

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Course Structure

Join us on this 1 year full-time programme comprising of taught modules during terms 1 and 2 followed by a Summer Dissertation. The taught modules are assessed using a combination of coursework and end of year examinations.

You'll take a combination of 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of Financial Data Science. All examinations will take place during the May/June Main Examination Period.

You'll attend 2 weekly lectures and 1 fortnightly guided study session for each 10 credit module equivalent. There are also regular MSc group tutorial meetings.

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This Financial Data Science programme is a ground-breaking fusion of finance, mathematics, statistics, and data science designed to propel your career in the financial industry to new heights

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 Listening, 21 Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 25 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

You'll be well equipped with a versatile skill set that will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the financial industry and beyond. Some potential career paths include Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist, Financial Engineer, Risk Analyst, Investment Analyst, Financial Technology (FinTech) Specialist or Consultant. Whatever you choose to do, you'll be sure to leave us with the knowledge you need in this field.