Kingston University

Global Financial Analytics MSc

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the skills for roles in banking, investment, risk management and financial technology. Our Global Financial Analytics MSc degree is subject to validation. The MSc Global Financial Analytics at Kingston University will prepare you for careers in the rapidly evolving world of data-driven finance.

This financial analytics MSc combines finance expertise with advanced data analysis, programming and quantitative methods to help you understand and interpret modern financial markets. As financial institutions increasingly rely on big data, machine learning and advanced analytics, employers are looking for graduates who can turn complex financial data into strategic insights. This course equips you with the analytical and technical skills needed for roles across banking, investment, risk management and financial technology.

By studying this finance data analytics master’s degree, you will learn how to analyse financial datasets, build analytical models and apply quantitative tools to real financial decision-making. We are launching this new degree in September 2027. Currently, the programme is subject to validation.

This means the course is undergoing a rigorous approval process to ensure the content is relevant, meets industry standards and fulfils student needs. In the meantime, you can register your interest in the course to be kept up to date with the latest course news. You will also be among the first to know when the course opens for applications.

The MSc Global Financial Analytics is designed for students who want to combine advanced analytics with deep finance expertise. The programme embeds programming, machine learning and financial econometrics directly within global finance decision-making, preparing graduates for analytically intensive roles in investment, risk and financial services. It equips students not only to produce data-driven insight, but to interpret, challenge and apply it responsibly in complex, technology-driven financial environments.

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Key highlights

  • Combines finance expertise with programming, data analysis and quantitative methods
  • Programming, machine learning and financial econometrics embedded in finance decision-making
  • Learn to analyse financial datasets and build analytical models
  • Apply quantitative tools to real financial decision-making
  • Develops responsible interpretation and application of data-driven financial insight

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial analyst
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Risk analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Financial data analyst
  • Fintech analyst

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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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