MSc Financial Data Science

The MSc Financial Data Science at the University of Surrey helps you gain the skills needed to work in today’s finance industry. You will learn how financial markets work and how experts use data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning to understand market behaviour, reduce risks, and make better decisions.

You will study topics like asset pricing, portfolio theory, and financial modelling. You will also use real financial data and modern software tools to practise your skills. Through clear and practical projects, you will learn how to apply data science methods in finance, with support from basic mathematics and computer knowledge.

Taught by experienced academics and supported by advisers from City finance firms, the course is based in Guildford – close to London’s financial centre. By studying MSc Financial Data Science at the University of Surrey, you will be prepared for a career in banking, finance, fintech or data analysis.

The University of Surrey is a respected public university in Guildford, Surrey, in the south-east of England. Its main campus is at Stag Hill, just 10 minutes on foot from Guildford town centre. Here, you will find most teaching buildings, the MySurrey Hive student centre, and a library that is open all day and night, with extra help for studying.

The university is in charge of the Surrey Research Park, a special area where about 175 companies work and around 4,500 people have jobs. Thus, the University of Surrey indirectly supports the local economy, especially in areas like technology and business.

You may be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
• Your qualification should demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics.

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English should have an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in the other components.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study the MSc Financial Data Science at the University of Surrey is £20,500.

The University of Surrey gives different types of scholarships and financial support to help students. One example is the Early Payment Discount. This gives a fee reduction of up to £2,000 for students in the first year of their studies. To get this discount, you must be an international student paying full fees and starting a full-time master’s course in February 2026.

Graduates of an MSc in Financial Data Science from the University of Surrey are qualified for employment in the following roles:

• Quantitative Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Risk Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Consultant

To apply for this course, you have to use the online portal of the university. For more information about this process, our trained counsellors at AHZ are available to help.