Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance
Major regulatory changes and the emergence of new types of financial risks mean that skilled quantitative finance professionals are more in demand than ever. The UTS postgraduate Quantitative Finance program is recognised in Australia and overseas as a leading qualification for aspiring and established quantitative finance professionals.
Designed by industry experts and leading UTS academics, the Master of Data Science in Quantitative Finance combines subjects from the internationally acclaimed UTS Master of Quantitative Finance with specialist study in data science and statistical modelling. Students learn to tackle data problems on new scales and at increasing levels of complexity and emerge ready to deliver advanced analysis and modelling in portfolio optimisation, market and credit risk modelling.
Explore our quantitative finance degrees
UTS offers a suite of postgraduate quantitative finance degrees, each with a different area of focus. Students considering the Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance may also be interested in the following courses:
Master of Quantitative Finance
Master of Mathematics and Quantitative Finance
Course content is comprised of 11 subjects, including six subjects from the Master of Quantitative Finance. Students engage with the in-depth study of financial market instruments, probability theory, and credit and market risk, among others, and diversify their skill sets with specialist study in machine learning, Bayesian methods and mathematical research.
They also learn to apply their theoretical learning to industry-relevant assignments in areas such as derivative security pricing and hedging, valuation of financial instruments, market and credit risk measurement and management, and machine learning.
Campus Information
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Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work (PSW)
- bachelor degree (including honours): 2 years*
- masters by coursework: 2 years*
- masters by research: 3 years
- doctoral degree: 4 years
* for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Master of Teaching in Secondary Education
- IELTS (Academic): 7.5 overall, speaking 8.0, listening 8.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0
- TOEFL (Internet-based): 102-109 overall, speaking 23-27, listening 23-27, reading 23-27, writing 27
- PTE (Academic): 73-78 overall, speaking 79, listening 79, reading 65, writing 65
- CAE: 191-199 overall, speaking 200, listening 200, reading 185, writing 185
- AE5/AE6 (PASS): N/A
Advanced Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Practice
Master of Advanced Journalism
Master of Advanced Journalism (Extension)
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Journalism
Master of Media Practice and Industry
Graduate Certificate in Media Practice and Industry
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5
- TOEFL (Internet-based): 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24
- PTE (Academic): 65-72 overall with a writing score of 58
- CAE: 185-190 with a writing score of 176
- AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE6
Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy (International)
Master of Clinical Psychology
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, 7.0 in each subtest
- TOEFL (Internet-based): 94 overall, reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23, writing 27
- PTE (Academic): 65 overall, speaking 65, listening 65, reading 65, writing 65
- CAE: N/A
- AE5/AE6 (PASS): N/A
Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Genetic Counselling
Master of Speech Pathology
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, writing 7.0
- TOEFL (Internet-based): 94-101 overall, writing 27
- PTE (Academic): 65-72
- CAE: 185-190
- AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE6
All other courses
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, writing 6.0
- TOEFL (Internet-based): 79-93 overall, writing 21
- PTE (Academic): 58-64
- CAE: 176-184
- AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE5
- Course Code: 107831E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
96192 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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