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Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (Financial Technology) MSc

Durham University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Durham University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Course details

Developments in fields such finance, physics and engineering are increasingly driven by experts in computational techniques. The financial services sector has always been at the forefront of data analytics, and those with the skills to write code for the most powerful computers in the world and to process the biggest data sets can give a company a competitive edge.

Our suite of Masters in Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (MISCADA) offers an application-focused course to deliver these skills with three interwoven strands:


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Computer Science underpinnings of scientific computing (algorithms, data structures, implementation techniques, and computer tool usage)


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Mathematical aspects of data analysis and the simulation and analysis of mathematical models


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Implementation and application of fundamental techniques in an area of specialisation (as well as Financial Technology we offer options in Astrophysics, Computer Vision and Robotics, or Earth and Environmental Sciences)

The MISCADA specialist qualification in Financial Technology introduces you to the mathematical principles behind modern financial markets, and elements of programming and communication in the context of the financial industry. Financial technology draws on tools from probability theory, statistics and mathematical modelling, and is widely used in investment banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, corporate treasuries and regulatory agencies to solve such problems as derivative pricing, portfolio selection and risk management.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Durham University, The Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, England

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Choose from a wide range of fascinating courses led by world-leading experts in a university that blends the traditional and state-of-the-art.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming community.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student is a proud member of a college, and each college has its own character and traditions.

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    Accounting & Finance

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    4th out of 28 1

  • Entry standards

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  • Graduate prospects

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    85.0 85%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.22 81%

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  • Entry standards

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    200 88%

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  • Graduate prospects

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    96.0 96%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    2.84 71%

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  • Entry standards

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    204 90%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    9th

    5

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