MSc Financial Technology with Data Science at University of Bristol

Programme overview

From crowdfunding to cryptocurrencies, and from automated trading to Alipay, recent innovations in financial technologies have revolutionised the way we spend, save, borrow, and invest. Companies in the financial services sector are now able to intelligently harness data to provide tailored products and services; big technology corporations offer financial services to customers through their social media accounts; and disruptive technology startups have quickly scaled to challenge the dominance of traditional banks by developing new forms of finance from the ground up. This MSc offers an opportunity to join the financial technology revolution.

What you will study

On entry, you will take one of two foundational units, depending on your previous experience. Students without software development experience will take a unit in Software Development, Programming and Algorithms; alternatively, students with software development experience will take a unit in Statistical Computing and Empirical Methods. When you arrive, your unit choice will be decided, based on your previous experience, in consultation with your personal tutor.

Career pathways

This programme has been co-designed with industrial partners to ensure that graduates are equipped with highly in-demand analytical, statistical and programming skills suitable for a range of technology careers in the financial services sector, as well as data scientist and data engineer roles in other non-finance industries. Graduates will also be prepared for careers in research and development or could go on to launch a fintech startup.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Numerate Science, Computer Science, or Engineering. The following degrees are also acceptable: Accounting Aeronautical Engineering Artificial Intelligence Astrophysics Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Computing Data Science Econometrics Economics Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Finance Genetics Geology / Earth Sciences Information and Communication Technologies Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medicine Mining Engineering Neuroscience Nuclear Engineering Operations Research Physics Psychology Software Engineering Statistics Systems Engineering. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 37,900 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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