Finance with Data Science MSc

UCL (University College London)

Join us on a specialist programme that combines the scientific foundations of finance with the theory and practice of rigorous financial data analysis. Our one-year Finance with Data Science MSc will equip you with the skills needed to make data-driven decisions as a finance specialist. Data science is becoming increasingly important in the finance industry, as companies seek graduates whose main expertise is in finance but who also have a high level of data science literacy and skills. The Finance with Data Science MSc will equip you with the skills required to make data-driven decisions as a finance specialist and stand out in the job market. You'll learn to collaborate and contribute on the technical aspects of projects, analyses, and decisions with colleagues and, in particular, with data science experts. The programme is delivered by The UCL School of Management and UCL's Department of Economics. It has been specifically designed based on world-class research expertise in finance, data science, econometrics, and economics. You'll leave this programme ready to secure a position in major global financial hubs, whether at a bulge bracket investment bank, hedge fund, or pioneering data-driven finance start-up. The Finance with Data Science MSc is ideal for individuals with a robust quantitative background who want to kickstart a high-profile career in quantitative finance or who wish to advance on an established path within the sector. You are expected to have a strong quantitative background on this programme, which is data-driven throughout, and you will work extensively with real-world financial data (e.g., from Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv). You will handle and analyse this data with a combination of standard software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and Python programming. No prior knowledge of coding is required, but you should be highly motivated to develop these skills right from the start of the pre-sessional module. We expect a great deal from our students, so if you choose to study with us, you can expect to be working hard, challenging yourself as we challenge you, and regularly placing yourself outside your comfort zone.

UCL School of Management