Data Science, Banking and Finance MSc

Important application information

This course is still subject to full university approval and is due to start in September 2026. The information given below is intended for guidance purposes only and may change once the course is fully approved.  

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• the course gets full university approval  
• more in-depth course information becomes available 
• we can start accepting applications  

Overview

Data has always been at the centre of the financial industry. Businesses need efficient ways to collect, analyse and transform data into insights that drive better decisions. 

Our Data Science, Banking and Finance MSc is a conversion programme designed to give students the core skills and knowledge needed to innovate data. 

You’ll build a solid foundation in data science, grounded in the latest computational and mathematical techniques.

You’ll learn how to use computer programming to bring powerful financial and statistical techniques to life. You’ll gain hands-on experience writing code and unlocking the tools that used to solve real-world problems. 

You'll apply your data science skills and techniques to banking and finance topics such as: 

• financial risk management 

• retail and investment banking   

• green finance and sustainability   

You’ll tackle real-world challenges in financial markets and institutions, focusing on performance management and risk modelling. Using cutting-edge data science methods, you’ll develop practical solutions that demonstrate your combined expertise in finance and data analysis. 

You’ll also benefit from our direct partnership with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). Aspects of this course are delivered by NICD's expert data scientists. You’ll immerse yourself in their leading-edge techniques, practical implementation, and ethical considerations of data science.

At NICD's purpose-built ‘bootcamp’, you’ll gain access to their data sets. You'll work as a team to provide a data-driven innovation solution to an organisational or business challenge.

Who this course is for

This programme is for graduates who are looking to transition into data science, and do not hold a degree in computer science or a related computational field.  

This is the ideal course for someone who: 

• is looking to transition into data science within the banking and finance sector; or 
• already works in finance and wants to build strong data science skills to advance their career

Either way, you’ll gain the practical, science-grounded expertise to stand out in a data-driven industry. 

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Your future

Your career

Graduates of our Data Science, Banking and Finance MSc are well-prepared to pursue roles such as: 

• Data Analyst 
• Business Analyst 
• Risk Modelling Specialist 
• Performance Analyst 
• Financial Data Consultant 
• Fraud Solution Architect 
• Data Scientist 

You will be prepared to work in a variety of areas, including:   

• banking and financial services 
• fintech 
• asset management and investment firms 
• insurance 
• regulatory bodies and central banks 
• consulting 
• corporate finance 
• data analytics and business intelligence 

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