Financial Analytics MSc
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Financial Analytics is the programme for you if you have an interest in financial markets or financial technology (FinTech) and enjoy working with data. It shows you how data science, analytics, statistics and programming tools are used in the real world for the analysis and modelling of financial and economic data. The programme will equip students with cutting-edge quantitative and computational techniques utilised by industry leading firms.
The course aims to bridge the gap between complex quantitative models and financial decision making and does so by equipping students with dual skillsets in both finance and data analysis. It can lead to exciting careers in areas such as financial data science, trading, software development, portfolio management, consulting, data analytics, risk management, business analytics and academia.
Key highlights
- Applies data science, statistics and programming to financial and economic data
- Cutting-edge quantitative and computational techniques used by industry-leading firms
- Bridges complex quantitative models and real-world financial decision making
- Builds dual skillsets in finance and data analysis
- Suited to students interested in financial markets and FinTech
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above; 55%
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Financial data scientist
- Trader
- Portfolio manager
- Risk analyst
- Business analyst
- Software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,950 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £26,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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