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Master of Finance and Data Analytics

Preston, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Finance and Data Analytics at the University of Brighton, One-year full-time, On the Moulsecoomb Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply theoretical and practical approaches in Finance and Data Analytics. Analyse problems
Evaluate technical solutions
and communicate project results using suitable tools and methods.

Career outcomes

Financial analyst
Data analyst
Risk analyst
Investment analyst/associate
Data scientist
Quantitative analyst
Business intelligence analyst
Financial consultant
Data engineer
Financial software developer

Curriculum

Taught postgraduate course
One-year full-time. Modules named on the page include Economics of Financial Markets
Research Methods for Finance and Economics
Financial Theory and Practice
Financial Econometrics and Time-Series Analysis
Financial Risk Management and Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Data. A placement or research route is available as an option. Option modules may change with staffing and timetabling.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree at lower second class (2:2) UK honours level or equivalent
Or an equivalent professional qualification
Some courses need a related subject
A 2:1 (conversion courses)
Professional registration or experience. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree (minimum lower second class or equivalent) or equivalent professional qualification, Some courses add professional registration, Interview or work experience

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 5
PTE Academic 61
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 180
Institutional test 65%

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements
English requirement and deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Create an account and apply through the postgraduate online application portal. Provide transcripts
Referee details and a personal statement where asked. Interview only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,250 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Preston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Business
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.