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Financial Analytics, MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Financial Analysis

Course Summary

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. 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.

Modules

The report documents the result of an independently researched analysis of a finance related topic or issue. It is intended to provide a degree of synthesis of the various course components. The student should be able to demonstrate he/she is able to apply knowledge and skills gained and that he/she has an understanding of the wider context of the programme of study undertaken

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,050

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.

University information

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches of the spectacular Gower Peninsula. The university offers a range of taught and research postgraduate programmes across three academic faculties: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty of Science and Engineering Swansea’s campuses have...more