Learn to interpret financial data and apply advanced analytical techniques to support strategic decision-making. This course combines finance and data analytics, using the FactSet platform, to prepare you for success in a data-driven global economy.
Why study with us
- Develop digital fluency with FactSet financial software to analyse real-time data and build professional portfolios using the platforms relied upon across global finance.
- Use the latest financial data to interpret complex datasets, transforming information into insight that supports business and investment strategy.
- Gain adaptable skills for roles in finance, fintech, analytics, and risk management, opening career opportunities across both financial and technology sectors.
What you'll do
- Develop investment and analytical fluency with FactSet, using real-time market data to evaluate performance and build professional portfolios aligned with global finance practice.
- Use advanced financial datasets to interpret complex information and generate insight that informs business, investment, and organisational strategy across diverse sectors.
- Engage with experts and research in the Centre for Business Futures, exploring digital finance and data-driven decision making that shapes future financial strategy.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Academic expertise
Future careers
The MSc Finance and Data Analytics opens diverse and high-demand career paths across finance, analytics, and technology. You’ll graduate ready to interpret data, assess risk, and make evidence-based financial decisions.
Entry requirements
- Applicants would normally have a first degree at an Honours level at classification 2:2 or a Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) or above
- Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course
- For learners for whom English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent. For the block delivery, a score of at least 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 in IELTS or English as a medium of instruction or English as first language in the workplace is required
Minimum qualifications:
- A 2:2 degree or equivalent in a related field
- Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course.
- For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.0 on IELTS (or equivalent) is required, with no component score lower than 5.5.
Fees and funding
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