- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Accounting
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Are you looking to shape the future of finance and data? Our MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics gives you the tools to analyse markets, manage risk, and drive innovation. Our MSc Finance and Big Data Analytics course at Swansea University is designed to integrate the key principles of finance and data analytics, equipping you with the knowledge and technical skills to make data-driven financial decisions and analyse complex market dynamics. Reflecting on the evolving demands of the global finance sector, the programme provides a strong foundation in financial markets, quantitative methods, and big data applications, which will prepare you for a dynamic career in the financial industry, including roles working as a financial analyst, risk management specialist, or data analytics consultant. By studying this course, you will be able to engage critically with ethical, social, and sustainability considerations related to the use of big data in finance, promoting responsible and informed decision-making. This one-year conversion programme welcomes students from any background. This means you don’t need to have a background in accounting, finance or business to study this one-year course. The curriculum builds on undergraduate learning and enables you to transition rapidly into professional careers in finance, data analytics, or related fields anywhere in the world.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5. A list of equivalent tests is provided here. If you have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of English, you may be exempt from this requirement – click here for further information.
Fees
International students: £22,300 per year
UK students: £14,100 per year
UK/Home: £14,100 per year
International: £22,300 per year
Start dates
Sep 2026
Application deadline
Home; 29 July 2026 (International)
Campus
- Bay Campus, United Kingdom