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MSc Financial Analytics

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Develop the technical skills to examine and uncover patterns in data and address critical business challenges impacting the finance industry today.

The MSc Financial Analytics at Swansea University is a specialised, technical-driven and practically oriented programme. It is designed for those wanting to accelerate into a dynamic career in the finance and investments industry, in roles such as Data Specialist, Consultant or Portfolio Manager, as well for as those wanting to undertake further research in finance through a PhD. Though applicants should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a quantitative field, no computer science or programming is required.

You will explore key topics, including big data in finance, programming for financial applications, econometrics, financial risk forecasting and advanced data analytics. You will also develop the skills to utilise big data and data analytics, programming languages (e.g. Python, R), and visualisation tools so you can apply appropriate financial analytics models and effectively inform investment decisions.

Experience our research-led approach to teaching and benefit from the cutting edge work being undertaken by our Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance research centre, which undertakes pioneering research in advancing the understanding, development and application of tools and techniques relevant to the analysis of financial and macroeconomics data.

This advanced programme is ideal for students with an economics, science, maths, accounting or finance background wishing to further their studies, as well as working professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge or upskill in their field.

WHY FINANCIAL ANALYTICS AT SWANSEA?

  • An enhanced specialist programme that may be completed in a single year
  • No prior knowledge of programming or computer science is required
  • Research led teaching, with modules taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Designed for graduates with a quantitative skills background or working professionals looking to upskill in their field
  • You will develop programming skills in tools such as R and Python
  • Links to renowned Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance research centre
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus

Entry Requirements

Students must attain a 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree that has included a range of modules in accounting/finance or quantitative/statistical methods. This need not necessarily be a degree with accounting or finance in the title. We would also be willing to consider those with other backgrounds and work experience in the sector.

We consider all applications on their merits and will look at each individual case before making an offer so students who fall slightly short of the entry criteria should still apply to the School of Management.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your MSc Financial Analytics programme will prove to employers you have the technical skills to succeed in today’s financial world and that you are a strategic thinker with expertise in data analytics.

Your next step could be in any of these roles:

  • Finance Analyst
  • Fund Manager
  • Data Specialist
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Consultant

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