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Finance and Data Analytics at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Our MSc Finance and Data Analytics is ideal if you are keen to gain specialisation in data analytics with core knowledge in finance. It offers you a blend of technical, quantitative modules in data analytics, alongside accounting and finance modules that will develop your ability to apply data analytics and technology to related practices and real-world examples. Why choose this course?

  • It will help you become a specialist in the field understanding advanced systems and sophisticated financial instruments, as international markets become ever more complex and the financial world’s need for innovation and new technologies intensifies.
  • You will learn from experienced lecturers with academic expertise and industry experience who can provide you with valuable insights into both finance and data analytics.
  • You will have the chance to take part in exclusive career events and networking opportunities with leading financial firms to help open doors to internships and future employment.
What you will learn This course offers you hands-on experience and equips you with skills that are sought after in the evolving finance sector. You will gain expertise in advanced financial modelling and will master the use of advanced data analysis tools, including R and machine learning, to analyse financial data and make informed decisions. An emphasis on practical applications using advanced analytical tools will prepare you for success in roles in financial analysis, risk management and data-driven decision-making. How you will learn You will benefit from a dynamic blend of interactive lectures, seminars and workshops, where practical skills are developed through real-world case studies. You can study this course full- or part-time, and it has an evening timetable with classes in the evening so you can balance your studies while still progressing your career. Highlights
  • You will join a diverse range of students on this course, of different ages and academic, social and cultural backgrounds to build a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management.
  • Our academic staff are active researchers and enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
  • This course is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme and has scholarships available.
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this MSc you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including in:
  • advanced data analysis and statistical modelling
  • financial modelling with industry or finance world applications
  • strong financial decision-making through the application of financial theory and data insights
  • problem-solving and critical thinking, essential for navigating complex financial challenges
  • effective communication of technical data and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • conducting independent research.
You will find finance and data analytics graduates progressing their studies further at PhD level or working for financial institutions in roles such as:
  • financial data scientist
  • risk analyst
  • quantitative analyst
  • portfolio manager
  • financial risk manager
  • investment analyst.
If you are interested in further study, it will also provide you with a strong foundation for PhD research in this area.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

The course uses a variety of assessment methods to help enhance your learning. Assessment depends on the modules taken, but is likely to include individual reports and coursework, essays, short tests and exams.

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Entry requirements

This degree is designed for graduates who are new to data analytics. Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. As this degree is heavily quantitative in nature, some prior experience in quantitative skills would also be beneficial. For applicants with a lower level of experience in statistics, a short introductory course on statistics will be provided. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £14520 Year 1
Northern Ireland £14520 Year 1
Scotland £14520 Year 1
Wales £14520 Year 1
International £23790 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Finance and Data Analytics at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS