MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics at Swansea University

Programme overview

This MSc integrates finance and data analytics, giving the knowledge and technical skills to make data-driven financial decisions and analyse complex market dynamics. It covers financial markets, quantitative methods and big data applications, with attention to ethical, social and sustainability considerations.

Faculty: School of Management | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 1 year full time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Finance and Financial Markets, Quantitative Methods in Finance, Programming for Finance, Applied Data Analytics, Big Data in Finance and a 60-credit Independent Research Project, plus one option from Financial Derivatives and Risk Management or Blockchain Technology in Finance.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for roles such as financial analyst, risk management specialist or data analytics consultant, and carries ACCA accreditation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) undergraduate degree in any subject. Applicants slightly below the criteria are considered individually. Non-native English speakers need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; applicants whose undergraduate degree was taught in English may be exempt. Pre-Master's programmes are available for those who fall short of the English requirement only. Pre-Master's programme also available for those significantly below the general entry requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,100 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,400 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time

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