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Finance Analytics MSc

UCAS code: N/A

Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.

Key information

Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
180
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Apply

The world of finance is changing. With recent advances in technology, huge amounts of data are generated every second on a global scale. Finance professionals of the future will need to harness advanced technologies to process, analyse and ultimately extract key insights to tackle the challenges facing the industry. Students will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills and expertise needed for a broad range of careers in finance and other multinational organisations. With a focus on big data analytics, our Finance Analytics MSc is designed to provide you with rigorous applied training in quantitative and empirical methods in Finance. This course is suited to individuals with strong quantitative backgrounds who desire the skills & expertise needed for a range of highly skilled technical professions in finance. You'll study topics at the cutting edge of the finance industry such as data visualisation, big data, FinTech and robo-trading. We also offer the fully online Global Finance Analytics MSc, PG Dip if the on-campus course is not suitable for you.

Key benefits

  • Our course is designed to provide you with rigorous applied training in quantitative and empirical methods in finance, with a focus on big data analytics.
  • Learn about the internal workings of corporations, financial institutions and financial services firms, and their inter-relationships.
  • Become familiar with latest development in FinTech and automation, including Robo- advice and trading.
  • Located in the heart of London, King’s Business School has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and close links to the financial industry.
  • Apply for King's Business School scholarships of up to 50% tuition fees or £10,000 for our full-time postgraduate courses.
Tanay, MSc Finance Analytics

“The MSc Finance Analytics program at Kings College London is a fantastic course that has provided me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the finance industry.”

Tanay, MSc Finance Analytics , King's Business School student

Our MSc in Finance Analytics offers a unique combination of a rigorous academic programme that teaches the recent developments in data analytics and a unique practitioners’ view of how these developments are shaping the practical aspects of finance. For example, the programme teaches big data methods with applications to risk management, product origination, and trading; text mining techniques with applications to forecasting; automation techniques with applications to robo-advice/trading; and FinTech developments in banking. Graduates will thus gain knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by financial industry firms, including incumbent large financial institutions as well as disruptor/start-ups focusing on innovation. In addition, given the importance of analytics in a broader context, the course provides skills that can be used across a wide range of industries outside Finance, including e-commerce, hospitality, retail, pharmaceutical, and media. Student employability is one of the main focuses of the Programme. Firstly, the Programme has been designed in close collaboration with leading financial industry practitioners. Second, active senior finance industry practitioners participate in the teaching of a large proportion of the modules. Third, the Programme offers additional ungraded modules that enhance students’ programming skills as well as their understanding of financial markets. This course is best suited for students with strong mathematical skills and quantitative backgrounds, such as finance, mathematics, engineering, computer science, and economics.

Course Aims

  • Provide rigorous applied training in quantitative and empirical methods in finance, with a focus on big data analytics.
  • Explore the internal workings of corporations, financial institutions and financial services firms, and their inter-relationships.
  • Analyse the latest development in FinTech and automation, including Robo- advice and trading.

Base campuses

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Waterloo campus exterior at night.
Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in a social or applied science (e.g. finance, economics, management, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science or other relevant subject) or equivalent overseas qualification. Our programme is most suitable if you have some quantitative background in either finance and/or economics or have a degree with some quantitative elements.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

English language requirements

English language band:
B

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King's Apply if your application is being held.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes

A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).

Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References Yes One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
Other Optional

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. 

We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

Teaching methods - what to expect

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Assessment

    Throughout the degree students are assessed by a variety of methods, which include written examinations, coursework and individual or group projects and presentations for the taught modules. The dissertation is worth 60 credits. 

    The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

    Structure

    Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

    Required modules

    You are required to take:

    Introduction to Analytics in Finance (15 credits)
    Principles of Finance (15 credits)
    Big Data Analytics and Visualisation (15 credits)
    Business Risk Analytics (15 credits)
    Dissertation (60 credits)

    In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from:

    Big Data and Text Business and Finance Analytics (15 credits)
    FinTech Analytics and Robo Trading (15 credits)
    Conduct Risk Management (15 credits)

    Optional modules

    And you are required to take 45 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

    Empirical Finance (15 credits)
    Corporate Finance (15 credits)
    Financial Econometrics (15 credits)
    Applied Behavioural Finance (15 credits)
    Portfolio Management
    Financial Derivatives for Data Analytics (15 credits)
    Mathematical Finance (15 credits)

    King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

    Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

    Employability

    As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

    • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

    • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

    • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

    • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

    • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

    Tuition Fees

    UK:

    Full time: £43,000 per year (2025/26)

    International:

    Full time: £43,000 per year (2025/26)

    These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

    Deposit

    If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

    The Home deposit is £1000. The International deposit is £3000.

    • If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

    If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

    Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

    Additional Costs

    In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

    • Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
    • Library fees and fines 
    • Personal photocopies 
    • Printing course handouts 
    • Society membership fees 
    • Stationery 
    • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
    • Graduation costs

    Funding

    To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

    Our MSc in Finance Analytics offers a unique combination of a rigorous academic programme that teaches the recent developments in data analytics and a unique practitioners’ view of how these developments are shaping the practical aspects of finance. For example, the programme teaches big data methods with applications to risk management, product origination, and trading; text mining techniques with applications to forecasting; automation techniques with applications to robo-advice/trading; and FinTech developments in banking. Graduates will thus gain knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by financial industry firms, including incumbent large financial institutions as well as disruptor/start-ups focusing on innovation. In addition, given the importance of analytics in a broader context, the course provides skills that can be used across a wide range of industries outside Finance, including e-commerce, hospitality, retail, pharmaceutical, and media. Student employability is one of the main focuses of the Programme. Firstly, the Programme has been designed in close collaboration with leading financial industry practitioners. Second, active senior finance industry practitioners participate in the teaching of a large proportion of the modules. Third, the Programme offers additional ungraded modules that enhance students’ programming skills as well as their understanding of financial markets. This course is best suited for students with strong mathematical skills and quantitative backgrounds, such as finance, mathematics, engineering, computer science, and economics.

    Course Aims

    • Provide rigorous applied training in quantitative and empirical methods in finance, with a focus on big data analytics.
    • Explore the internal workings of corporations, financial institutions and financial services firms, and their inter-relationships.
    • Analyse the latest development in FinTech and automation, including Robo- advice and trading.

    Base campuses

    The Quad - Strand campus
    Strand Campus

    Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

    Waterloo campus exterior at night.
    Waterloo Campus

    Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

    Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

    Regulating bodies

    King's is regulated by the Office for Students

    UK applicants

    Standard requirements

    A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

    If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

    Programme-Specific Requirements

    Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) required in a social or applied science (e.g. finance, economics, management, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science or other relevant subject) or equivalent overseas qualification. Our programme is most suitable if you have some quantitative background in either finance and/or economics or have a degree with some quantitative elements.

    In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

    Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

    International applicants

    Equivalent International qualifications

    English language requirements

    English language band:
    B

    To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

    Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

    For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

    Selection process

    Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.

    Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King's Apply if your application is being held.

    Personal statement and supporting information

    You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

    Personal Statement Yes

    A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).

    Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
    References Yes One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
    Other Optional

    Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. 

    We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

    Teaching methods - what to expect

    We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

    The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include lectures, teacher-led and student-led group discussions based on the main areas of study. Each 15-credit taught also module has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.

    We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

    Assessment

      Throughout the degree students are assessed by a variety of methods, which include written examinations, coursework and individual or group projects and presentations for the taught modules. The dissertation is worth 60 credits. 

      The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

      Structure

      Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

      Required modules

      You are required to take:

      Introduction to Analytics in Finance (15 credits)
      Principles of Finance (15 credits)
      Big Data Analytics and Visualisation (15 credits)
      Business Risk Analytics (15 credits)
      Dissertation (60 credits)

      In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from:

      Big Data and Text Business and Finance Analytics (15 credits)
      FinTech Analytics and Robo Trading (15 credits)
      Conduct Risk Management (15 credits)

      Optional modules

      And you are required to take 45 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

      Empirical Finance (15 credits)
      Corporate Finance (15 credits)
      Financial Econometrics (15 credits)
      Applied Behavioural Finance (15 credits)
      Portfolio Management
      Financial Derivatives for Data Analytics (15 credits)
      Mathematical Finance (15 credits)

      King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

      Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

      Employability

      As a Business School student you not only have full access to all the award winning events and resources from our central team King’s Careers and Employability service but a bespoke service curated especially for you by our dedicated careers team.

      • Develop greater self-awareness of strengths, interests and values. Increase confidence in presenting yours authentic self to employers and making career decisions that work for you.

      • Gain insight, make connections and uncover opportunities through our campus events and connections with world- leading organisations, alumni, thought leaders and investors.

      • Sharpen your application skills for internships, placements, graduate schemes and jobs using cutting edge technology combined with personalised expert feedback and specialised workshops.

      • Build an impressive portfolio of work relevant domain knowledge, leadership, workplace digital or technical skills through employer and professional programmes and micro-certifications.

      • Apply and hone your skills in a real world context. Access a world-class range of internships, placements, start-up incubators, leadership initiatives and focused diversity and inclusion opportunities.

      Tuition Fees

      UK:

      Full time: £43,000 per year (2025/26)

      International:

      Full time: £43,000 per year (2025/26)

      These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

      Deposit

      If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.

      The Home deposit is £1000. The International deposit is £3000.

      • If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

      If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

      Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

      Additional Costs

      In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

      • Books if you choose to buy your own copies 
      • Library fees and fines 
      • Personal photocopies 
      • Printing course handouts 
      • Society membership fees 
      • Stationery 
      • Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
      • Graduation costs

      Funding

      To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

      Application closing date guidance

      We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.

      The final application deadlines for this programme are:

      · Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)

      · Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

      If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

      Key information

      Study mode:
      Full time
      Duration:
      One year
      Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
      180
      Application status:
      Open
      Start date:
      September 2025
      Apply

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