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Goldsmiths, University of London: Data Science and Financial Technologies
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Computing |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Data Science and Financial Technology pathway will provide you with the technical and practical skills on how to use the technologies in investment analysis, algorithmic trading, risk management, and payment and fraud detection.
The rate at which society is creating data is rapidly accelerating; outstripping our ability to successfully analyse and use it. The MSc in Data Science and Financial Technology will give you the skills to join the next generation of data scientists, leading the way in areas from climate change to financial forecasting.
Why study MSc Data Science and Financial Technology - You’ll learn the fundamentals of data science, gaining foundational skills in statistics, data mining, data visualisation, programming and machine learning, giving you the skills and techniques to efficiently analyse very large data sets.
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You’ll combine this with specialist modules in financial technology such as blockchain, to redesign many of the existing processes in banking and finance.
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This degree is interdisciplinary, and you’ll learn from experts in the Department of Computing and the Institute of Management Studies. Many faculty members bring their knowledge from active research and consultancy in the areas of FinTech, data science, computing and financial technologies.
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You’ll carry out original analysis on real-world financial data through your final project, which allows you to focus on your specific research interests.
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With guidance from experts, you’ll learn to use industry-standard software such as Apache, Hadoop and R to analyse data from industries such as biomedical, financial and social media.
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Our close links with industry mean that you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts in guest lectures throughout the year.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | We do not assume that you will have programmed before, but we do require a level of mathematical dexterity that is commensurate with having completed a numerate degree. You’ll require a BA or BSc Degree at 2.1 level or above in subjects like computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics or finance. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | We do not assume that you will have programmed before, but we do require a level of mathematical dexterity that is commensurate with having completed a numerate degree. You’ll require a BA or BSc Degree at 2.1 level or above in subjects like computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics or finance. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
An incubator for ideas
Creativity has always been the hallmark of Goldsmiths. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive and ideas are allowed to grow.
Our courses and research activities span the creative arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, business and management across 18 academic departments.
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