About Msc Financial Technology With Data Science in University of Bristol
From crowdfunding to cryptocurrencies, and from automated trading to Alipay, recent innovations in financial technologies have revolutionised the way we spend, save, borrow, and invest. Companies in the financial services sector are now able to intelligently harness data to provide tailored products and services; big technology corporations offer financial services to customers through their social media accounts; and disruptive technology start-ups have quickly scaled to challenge the dominance of traditional banks by developing new forms of finance from the ground up.
This new MSc offers an opportunity to join the financial technology revolution. Students will learn the key design features of a number of financial technology applications and will develop skills to implement, assess, and engineer these technologies. Students will also develop an understanding of the computational, statistical, and machine learning principles necessary for insightful large-scale data analysis used in data-driven finance.
Hosted by a world-leading engineering faculty, this is a technology-focused MSc and not a finance or accounting programme that is traditionally provided by a business school. Therefore, we expect applicants to have a strong background in computer science, engineering, or a numerate science; a background in economics or finance is not expected or required.
This MSc is likely to appeal to applicants looking to start or advance their careers in data-driven finance and technology. The UK is a world leader in financial technology and the Bristol region has the largest fintech ecosystem outside of London. The programme has been co-designed with industrial partners and will offer opportunities to engage with industry on real-world commercial projects.
Entry Requirements
- an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
English language requirements
University of Bristol Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1876 |
| Enrollment |
23,590 |
| Acceptance rate |
68% |
| Student:faculty ratio |
7:1 |
| English Language Proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE |
| Student population |
30,000+ |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Bristol Highlights Cost of living
| Expenses |
Cost (in GBP) annually |
| Accommodation |
4000-13000 |
| Food |
911-1234 |
| Utilities |
500-750 |
| Books |
400 |
| Toiletries |
700 |
| Sports and entertainment |
1500 |
