Fintech and Finance, MSc

Program Overview

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Fintech and Finance, MSc

This course covers the critical elements of finance and technology, and how these two forces are shaping the future of finance. We help prepare for a career in a rapidly growing and in demand sector.

Fintech is rapidly becoming an established new finance paradigm. It is a fusion of finance and technology to create new, more dynamic services and a new class of financial assets. This programme will critically assess the operations, benefits and issues with crypto assets such as cryptocurrencies, tokens as well as more traditionally based innovations such as digital only banks and payments systems. The programme will give students an understanding of the main technical analysis techniques, for example machine learning and python programming, used throughout the fintech world.

The programme is also accredited with ACCA professional body which offer exemptions up to 4 ACCA papers. The programme is also recognised for the CFA Certificate in Sustainable Investing. Full details of the accreditation gained on completion of this programme can be viewed on partner sites.

School

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

1 years full-time

Start month

September

Home /international fees 2025/26

£15,675 /£20,550

What you should know about this course

• We cover finance principles to provide a firm base against which innovative fintech products and services can be compared
• You will gain a detailed understanding of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, XRP etc and cryptoassets such as investments and NFTs
• Students will develop a deep knowledge of the products and services offered fintech banks and exchanges
• You will learn data analysis, visualisation techniques as well as hands-on machine learning with Python
• Our Generator team will support students to launch their final project (if successful) as an entrepreneurial initiative after graduation

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

What you will study

Full time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Machine Learning in Fintech (30 credits)
• Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Foundations of Scholarship (Dept ACC) (15 credits)
• Principles of Finance (30 credits)
• Fintech Banking (15 credits)
• Fintech Exchanges (15 credits)
• Introduction to Cryptoassets (30 credits)
• Fintech Final Project (30 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant
umerate subject.

Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

How you will learn

Teaching

In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

The typical student intake per year is up to 30. Lectures are normally attended by 30-90, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30, based on our 2018 intake. This varies by module, particularly if they are shared between degrees.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.

You can also join a range of student societies, including the Trading and Investment Banking Society.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.

Assessment

Students are assessed through:

• Essays
• Examinations
• Dissertation
• Lab-based exercises.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Fees and funding

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home | £15,675 | N/A | N/A
International | £20,550 | N/A | N/A

Fees information

Accommodation costs

Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

Accommodation pages

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Greenwich Bursary

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

The EU bursary

Financial support

We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Funding your studies

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

• Resources : you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
• Memberships : applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Details can be found on their websites.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates can pursue careers in investment and financial analysis such as investment management, corporate finance, financial management and consulting. Graduates who chose to undertake the CFA Institute's Chartered Financial Analyst status will be in great demand in many areas of business and finance.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - find out more at:

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

We also offer a range of activities to support you throughout your studies during GRE Fest, which includes several workshops that support our students and provide useful information.

All students will also be assigned an academic tutor as the first point of contact for any academic queries.

Support from the department

At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams. The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.

Join groups such as the Trading and Investment Banking Society and take part in student competitions like the UK Trading Challenge. Our team of Greenwich students have repeatedly won this competition.

Interested in starting your own business? Our Generator Team helps students start and grow businesses, The Generator also runs the Enterprise Challenge and #GreHacks competition annually.