Master in Financial Data Science MSc

At University of Birmingham, England, applications close 28 August 2026; tuition is £30,420 (full-time).

Graduates of this MSc move into roles such as quantitative analyst, risk modeller, data scientist or financial engineer in banks, asset-management firms, fintech start-ups and regulatory bodies, and many also progress to doctoral research.

The programme blends finance, statistics and machine learning, addressing questions of how to extract predictive insight from high-frequency market data, price complex derivatives and manage financial risk. It is hosted by the School of Mathematics, giving students a strong quantitative foundation alongside applied data-science techniques.

• Core module “Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading” (10 credits)
• Core module “Deep Learning 1” (10 credits)
• 60-credit Summer Dissertation supervised by a research expert
• Guest lectures and seminars delivered by industry practitioners
• Access to dedicated computing facilities and data-sets for financial modelling

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.