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Financial Data Science MSc

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course

Data science has become?essential in managing many day-to-day aspects of financial markets over the past two decades. Using data sets, banks and financial institutions can unravel all kinds of facts, trends, anomalies and patterns – but only with the right technical skills and understanding.?Our cutting-edge course combines artificial intelligence (AI), data science, financial modelling and economic theory, and grounds you in the latest thinking in this area.

Taught by expert staff and supported by industrial advisers from financial City institutions, and studying in Guildford – within easy reach of London’s financial hub – the course will?greatly enhance your?employability in financial and related areas.

What you will study

Our Financial Data Science MSc is a comprehensive course which covers the fundamentals of financial markets, modelling, and applying AI for market analysis.

You’ll learn how to implement cutting-edge data science methods and develop a solid understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning tools. You’ll also dive into the dynamics of financial markets – exploring asset pricing, risk management and portfolio theory. You will master advanced modelling techniques and quantitative methods to analyse real-world financial data, and you’ll discover the transformative power of AI and machine learning in deciphering market behaviours and making data-driven predictions. Through practical hands-on exercises and projects, you’ll gain the skills to apply these techniques effectively, enabling you to excel in this evolving and exciting field.

The MSc benefits from the wide range of mathematics research at Surrey. These inform the taught modules you will study and the topic of your extended research project.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

The University of Surrey has an excellent record for graduate employability.?100 per cent?of our mathematics?postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).

Both data science and mathematics are of paramount importance to all aspects of science, technology and – particularly – modern finance. The logical insights, analytical skills and intellectual discipline gained from this course are highly sought after in each of these areas, as well as in a broad range of other disciplines such as law, business, management, e-commerce and the creative arts.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    26th out of 117 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    135 59%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    52nd

    20

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