The finance sector has always relied on data, but today’s markets generate more information than ever before. Businesses increasingly need efficient ways to collect, analyse and transform data into insights that drive better decisions.

By utilising advanced data science methods and computational power, you'll learn to:

make smarter predictions

forecast market trends

manage risk more effectively

The Data Science and Finance MSc at Newcastle University is a conversion programme. We have designed it to equip you with the skills to turn large, complex datasets into actionable insights. You’ll graduate with the ability to maximise opportunities and navigate the financial world with confidence.

You’ll build a solid foundation in the latest computational and mathematical techniques which are highly valued by industry. You’ll develop programming skills in Python and R, which are vital as a basis in this field. You'll then advance onto cutting-edge machine learning and AI methods to unlock insights from complex data.