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PostgraduateMSc

Quantitative Finance with Data Science

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,200Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Quantitative Finance with Data Science at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This MSc Quantitative Finance with Data Science continues Birkbeck’s long and successful history of addressing in-demand skills in the financial sector. It provides you with a comprehensive curriculum that delivers fundamental quantitative knowledge for financial markets, practical programming skills in Python and R, a solid foundation in statistics and the application of data science tools in a financial context. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal if you want to develop your quantitative skills and use them to succeed in a wide range of roles in finance. International tuition fees are £25,200 per year, home/UK fees are £14,880 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Mathematics
Python Programming for Finance
Statistical Methods and Machine Learning
Market Risk Management
Credit Risk Modelling
Financial Derivatives and Valuation
Data Science Applications in Finance
Research Methods and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,200

Home Student Fee

£14,880

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Quantitative Finance with Data Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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