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PostgraduateMSc

Financial Data Science

University of Surrey
Guildford, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,300Per Year (Intl)
£1,850Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Financial Data Science at University of Surrey is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why choose this course Data science has become essential in managing many day-to-day aspects of financial markets over the past two decades. Using data sets, banks and financial institutions can unravel all kinds of facts, trends, anomalies and patterns – but only with the right technical skills and understanding. Our cutting-edge course combines artificial intelligence (AI), data science, financial modelling and economic theory, and grounds you in the latest thinking in this area. International tuition fees are £21,300 per year, home/UK fees are £1,850 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Machine Learning Foundations and Theory
Financial Markets and Asset Pricing
Quantitative Risk Management
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Advanced Statistical Methods for Finance
Algorithmic Trading and Portfolio Optimisation
Big Data Technologies and Implementation
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,300

Home Student Fee

£1,850

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees £11,300 Overseas fees £21,300 UK fees £12,900

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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5 Scholarships Available

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GREAT Scholarships – India

University of Surrey · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

International Excellence Award (postgraduate)

University of Surrey · Postgraduate

£5,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship (postgraduate)

University of Surrey · Postgraduate

£15,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Forever Surrey Scholarship

University of Surrey · Postgraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leaver and Estranged Student Bursary

University of Surrey · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Surrey

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