Global Financial Analytics MSc
Subject and course type
- Accounting, finance and banking
- Postgraduate
- Subject to validation
Kingston University is launching its Global Financial Analytics MSc programme in September 2027. You can find out more about this new course and register your interest below.
As this course is still subject to validation, some information may not be available at this time. Fees and entry requirements will be confirmed once the course is validated.
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Gain the skills for roles in banking, investment, risk management and financial technology.
Our Global Financial Analytics MSc degree is subject to validation.
The MSc Global Financial Analytics at Kingston University will prepare you for careers in the rapidly evolving world of data-driven finance. This financial analytics MSc combines finance expertise with advanced data analysis, programming and quantitative methods to help you understand and interpret modern financial markets.
As financial institutions increasingly rely on big data, machine learning and advanced analytics, employers are looking for graduates who can turn complex financial data into strategic insights. This course equips you with the analytical and technical skills needed for roles across banking, investment, risk management and financial technology.
By studying this finance data analytics master’s degree, you will learn how to analyse financial datasets, build analytical models and apply quantitative tools to real financial decision-making.
We are launching this new degree in September 2027. Currently, the programme is subject to validation. This means the course is undergoing a rigorous approval process to ensure the content is relevant, meets industry standards and fulfils student needs.
In the meantime, you can register your interest in the course to be kept up to date with the latest course news. You will also be among the first to know when the course opens for applications.
The MSc Global Financial Analytics is designed for students who want to combine advanced analytics with deep finance expertise. The programme embeds programming, machine learning and financial econometrics directly within global finance decision-making, preparing graduates for analytically intensive roles in investment, risk and financial services. It equips students not only to produce data-driven insight, but to interpret, challenge and apply it responsibly in complex, technology-driven financial environments.
Interested in this degree?
Our Global Financial Analytics MSc course is currently subject to validation.
To keep up to date with the latest course news and find out when it goes live, you can register your interest here.
Why choose this course
A finance degree built around analytics
Unlike traditional finance programmes, this financial analytics MSc embeds data analytics, programming and machine learning directly into financial decision-making.
Strong career focus
The course is designed to prepare you for analytically focused roles including financial analyst, investment analyst, risk analyst and quantitative analyst.
Practical experience with financial data
You will work with real financial datasets and industry-standard analytical tools used across global financial markets.
Explore emerging financial technologies
You will examine topics including financial technologies, digital assets and sustainable finance through a data-driven lens.
Optional professional placement
An optional placement pathway provides the opportunity to apply your financial analytics skills in a professional environment.
Ready for business
At Kingston Business School, we believe that professional success is shaped by honing your personal capacity and skillset, supported by the academic framework of knowledge. Through vocationally rich, employer-engaged and research-informed courses, we work alongside our students to help them meet personal goals and career ambitions.
Course content
This quantitative finance and analytics master’s degree combines core finance theory with advanced analytical and computational methods used across the financial sector.
You will develop skills in areas such as:
- financial programming and machine learning
- big data analytics and financial econometrics
- corporate finance and global investment
- financial technologies and digital assets
- sustainable and responsible finance
- research methods and dissertation.
Teaching draws on contemporary financial datasets and applied projects so you can develop practical analytical expertise alongside academic knowledge.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be prepared for analytically intensive roles across global financial services.
Potential career paths include:
- financial analyst
- investment analyst
- risk analyst
- quantitative analyst
- financial analytics consultant.
Demand for professionals who combine finance expertise with advanced data analytics skills continues to grow across the global financial industry.
Fees and funding
Fees will be confirmed once the course has been validated.
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree. Find out more through the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
Interested in studying this course MSc at Kingston? The following funding support is available:
The Inspire the Future Scholarship offers a 40% reduction in fees for taught masters or postgraduate diploma courses with September start dates. 20 scholarships are available for progressing Kingston University graduates.
For more information on how to apply for this scholarship, visit the Inspire the Future Scholarship page.
International postgraduate students could receive up to £5,000 towards tuition in their first year of study.
For more information on how to apply for these scholarships, visit the International Scholarship page.
If you are a Kingston University undergraduate student progressing to a postgraduate degree (taught or research), you could get a 15% reduction in tuition fees.
For more information on how to apply for this scholarship, visit the Postgraduate Progression Scholarship page.
Kingston University offers a 10% discount on full and part-time postgraduate degree course tuition fees to our alumni.
For more information on how to apply for this discount, visit our postgraduate finance page.
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.
While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.
Kingston University will pay for all compulsory field trips. Fees for optional trips can range from £30 to £350 per trip.
Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, and Norbiton.
Apply for this course
Before you apply
Please read the entry criteria carefully to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
How to apply online
Make sure you choose the right start date and mode of attendance to apply for.
If you’re starting a new application, you’ll need to select ‘new user’ and set up a username and password. This will allow you to save and return to your application.
Application deadlines
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Information required to confirm your place
If English is not your first language, we will require proof of your proficiency to allow us to confirm your place on the course. This will generally be either an IELTS or TOEFL test certificate, which can be forwarded to us after you have submitted your application. If you do not hold a formal English language qualification, please indicate how you have acquired your proficiency in written and spoken English.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
