Overview

The Financial Data Science programme offered at University of Surrey is taught by expert staff and supported by industrial advisers from financial City institutions, and studying in Guildford – within easy reach of London’s financial hub – the course will greatly enhance your employability in financial and related areas.

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You’ll learn how to implement cutting-edge data science methods and develop a solid understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning tools. You’ll also dive into the dynamics of financial markets – exploring asset pricing, risk management and portfolio theory. You will master advanced modelling techniques and quantitative methods to analyse real-world financial data, and you’ll discover the transformative power of AI and machine learning in deciphering market behaviours and making data-driven predictions. Through practical hands-on exercises and projects, you’ll gain the skills to apply these techniques effectively, enabling you to excel in this evolving and exciting field. Both data science and mathematics are of paramount importance to all aspects of science, technology and – particularly – modern finance. The logical insights, analytical skills and intellectual discipline gained from this course are highly sought after in each of these areas, as well as in a broad range of other disciplines such as law, business, management, e-commerce and the creative arts. The University of Surrey has an excellent record for graduate employability.  94 per cent of our mathematics postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence And Financial Informatics

Financial Markets And Derivative Pricing

Derivatives Markets

Principles Of Data Science

Mathematics Of Data Science

Data Driven Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Data Science & Big Data View 406 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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 in calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. Specifically, you are suited to this course if your qualification has a reasonable level of mathematical contents in subjects such as mathematics, finance, economics, business, science, engineering, or computing.

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

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time Sep

UK: 5,500GBP

Int: 10,300GBP

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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