MSc Financial Mathematics with Data Science with professional placement at University of Bath

Programme overview

Ready to take your first steps into the dynamic world of finance? This master's will equip you with the quantitative, mathematical and computational skills employers are looking for, helping you stand out in a competitive industry. Designed for ambitious graduates from quantitative disciplines, this course will equip you with the advanced mathematical, analytical and computational skills needed to excel in today's fast-moving financial sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: 2 years with professional placement | Study mode: full-time, with professional placement | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 2 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2029. Year 1 compulsory units include Financial models in discrete and continuous time, Foundations and applications of machine learning, Programming for data science, Risk, randomness and optimisation, Statistics for data science.

Career pathways

On graduation, you'll have a broad range of skills and knowledge relevant to a career in traditional and modern financial sectors. From banking, insurance, investment and risk management, to leading areas of the modern financial industry such as FinTech, employers are seeking specialists with financial mathematics and data science skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above. To apply for this course, your undergraduate degree should be in a subject that incorporates a substantial mathematical element such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, chemistry, engineering or economics. Computer programming experience would also be advantageous. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,550 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time 2025/26 entry onwards (MSc Financial Mathematics with Data Science with placement 3). Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time 2025/26 entry onwards (MSc Financial Mathematics with Data Science with placement 3). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years with professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUMA-FM04&code2=0002

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