Program Overview

MSc Finance and Data Science

Overview

Explore the evolving fields of finance and data science with our MSc Finance and Data Science degree. Learn to apply cutting-edge data analytical methodologies to diverse issues in finance and contemporary real-world problems, gaining insight into recent technological developments in the industry.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business, Engineering, Social/Natural Science or related discipline.
• Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is essential.

Course Content

MSc Finance and Data Science is designed to address the fast-growing demand for digital skills in the latest developments of the financial industry. You will learn to apply cutting-edge data analytical methodologies to diverse issues in the finance discipline and contemporary real-world problems, gaining insight into recent technological developments in the industry.

Compulsory Modules

• Working with Data (MTHM501)
• Introduction to Data Science and Statistical Modelling (MTHM502)
• Fundamentals of Financial Management (BEAM047)
• Applied Empirical Accounting and Finance (BEAM078)
• Derivatives Pricing (BEAM035)
• Advanced Corporate Finance (BEAM050)
• Project/dissertation modules (choose one):
  • Investment Analysis Dissertation (BEAM007)
  • Dissertation (BEFM027)
  • Coding Analytics for Accounting and Finance (BEAM079)
  • Sustainable Finance Project (BEAM101)

Optional Modules

• Choose 60 credits from the list below. For the ‘Sustainable Finance’ pathway, at least 30 credits must come from any two of these four modules: BEAM102, BEAM103, BEAM052, and BEAM104.
  • Financial Instruments (BEAM031)
  • Investment Analysis 1 (BEAM032)
  • Fundamentals of Financial Technology (BEEM061)
  • Financial Institutions' Risk Management (BEAM102)
  • Climate Finance and Investments (BEAM103)
  • Communicating Data Science (MTHM507)
  • Advanced Topics in Statistics (MTHM017)
  • Data Governance and Ethics (SOCM033)
  • Smart Contracts (BEEM161)
  • Financial Modelling (BEAM046)
  • Banking and Financial Services (BEAM033)
  • Domestic and International Portfolio Management (BEAM036)
  • Investment Analysis 2 (BEAM038)
  • International Financial Management (BEAM042)
  • Corporate Governance and Finance (BEAM052)
  • Mergers, Management Buyouts and Other Corporate Reorganisations (BEAM053)
  • Bank Management (BEAM065)
  • Sustainable and Responsible Finance (BEAM104)
  • Digital Transformation (BEMM190)

Sustainable Finance Pathway

This pathway allows you to select specific modules that will enable you to graduate in MSc Finance and Data Science with Sustainable Finance.

• Students must study BEAM101 Sustainable Finance Project (30 credits) and choose another 30 credits from:
  • Corporate Governance and Finance (BEAM052)
• Climate Finance and Investments (BEAM103)
• Financial Institutions Risk Management (BEAM102)
• Sustainable and Responsible Finance (BEAM104)

Fees

2025/26 entry

• UK fees per year: £19,900 full-time
• International fees per year: £32,300 full-time

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year.

Teaching and Research

Our postgraduate taught programmes utilise a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, and tutorials.

Careers

This master's degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. We’ll prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management, and the very latest specialist knowledge.

Related Courses

• Finance and Investment MSc
• Finance and Management MSc
• Marketing and Financial Management MSc
• Data Science MSc