Financial Data Analytics MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Build data-driven skills to join the evolving field of data science. Meet the growing demand for data experts in finance. The financial industry is in a period of change. Information is available in more detail than ever before. This creates a need for quantitative analysts with a profound understanding of financial principles, along with data science and mathematics skills.

Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, Dissertation (Financial Data Analytics), Computing for Data Analytics and Finance, Data Science Research Methods, Financial Portfolio Analysis, Machine Learning.

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should have a mathematics content, demonstrating knowledge in calculus, probability and statistics. You are suited to this course if your qualification is in mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering or computing. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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