Program Overview

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MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

Overview

Our MSc Financial Technology programme is perfect if you want to learn, work, and innovate in modern finance. Fintech combines technology, economics, regulation, and change management in finance.

Introduction

You'll learn Python and Power BI from scratch and learn how to use these tools on financial data. You will have the opportunity to achieve Microsoft Azure certifications and see how cloud and edge computing are transforming the business computing landscape. You'll also learn about marketing, regulation, economic policy, and financial governance.

Course Details

• Address gaps from the rapid growth of technology in financial services and markets.
• Understand the latest needs in risk, insight, and how technology benefits FinTech companies.
• Study blockchain, cryptocurrency, crowdfunding, regtech, insurtech, fintech lending, and crime detection.
• Gain the expertise to develop disruptive FinTech innovations.
• Consider how digital innovation helps make financial services more inclusive, accessible, streamlined, and better aligned with consumer values.
• Learn a range of established Big Data and analytics techniques to critically analyze information and propose solutions.

Modules

Financial Models, Markets, and Instruments

The module aims to equip you with an advanced understanding of financial markets, financial assets, and digital assets. The prime focus of this module is to enable you to understand digital assets, digital currencies, and technology-based financial market solutions.

Financial Programming and Technologies with Python

This module will set the foundations of the entire degree programme. You will study and get an introduction to Python and gain an understanding of the basic terminologies operating in the FinTech domain.

Economic and Regulatory Environment

This module aims to develop your understanding by asking how favorable the economic and political environment influences the development and performance of Fintech firms.

Innovations in Finance

This module will equip you with the skills to interpret how disruptive fintech innovations are developed using appropriate tools and techniques.

Business Intelligence using Power BI

In this module, you will learn Power BI, a powerful data visualization/business analytics service from Microsoft.

FinTech Data Analytics

Fintech companies heavily depend on machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and data science to simplify financial decision-making and optimize solutions.

Practical Project

You will then undertake a 60-credit project, choosing from the following:

Practical Project (Internship)

The Practical Project is your opportunity to consolidate your learning in the field of Fintech through a substantive and original piece of research.

Practical Project (Placement)

The Practical Project placement gives you an opportunity to work for 6 months on a full-time basis.

Practical Project

The Practical Project is your opportunity to consolidate your learning in the field of FinTech through a substantive and original piece of research.

Programme Lead

Zeeshan Syed

Dr. Zeeshan Syed has over five years of experience working as a lecturer and course leader. He is passionate about teaching and learning, always striving for the best outcome for his students.

Employment and Stats

This qualification will prepare you for many career opportunities in fintech companies, digital payment companies, new trading firms, security protection firms, risk management, regulatory compliance, credit management, and more.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

This course is perfect if you want to understand how technology changes the financial industry, creates revenue, strengthens security, and adds value.

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this.

Standard Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum 2:2 honors degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics, or a numerate subject, such as engineering, computing, maths, or informatics.

Alternative Entry Requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

Fees

Type of study | Year | Fees
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Full-time home | 2024/25 | £8,550 per year
Full-time international | 2024/25 | £16,560 per year
Full-time home | 2025/26 | £8,550 per year
Full-time international | 2025/26 | £16,560 per year
Part-time | 2025/26 | Part-time fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Additional Costs

You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits. For more information, please see our funding section.

International Applicants

If you are applying from overseas and are accepted onto the programme with placement, there will be additional costs associated with visa extensions. These include:

1. Extending your student visa fee (visit gov.uk for more information).
2. Tier 4 biometrics enrollment fee.
3. Immigration Health Surcharge 12-month fee (visit gov.uk for more information).

Visit Immigration and Visa FAQ and read the section on extending your Tier 4 visa for further information.

International Scholarships

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our international scholarships.