Program Overview

Financial Technology BSc (Hons)

Financial Technology is shaking up the old ways of doing finance by making these services more convenient, affordable, and accessible for everyone. Learn the skills needed to join the growing tech revolution.

Key Information

UCAS Code

N340

Typical Offer

120-128 points from 3 A Levels, to include 40 points from a relevant subject.

Course Information

Overview

Financial Technology covers a wide range of services, including mobile banking apps, peer-to-peer lending platforms, robo-advisors for investing, cryptocurrency exchanges, and more. It's revolutionising the traditional financial industry by making financial services more convenient, affordable, and inclusive for everyone.

As financial institutions increasingly adopt these technologies, the demand for FinTech graduates is strong. By studying our BSc (Hons) Financial Technology course, you'll graduate with a diverse set of skills that blend finance, technology, and business acumen, preparing them for a career is this growing field.

You can expect to cover topics including Programming, Cybersecurity Awareness, User Experience (UX) Design and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Knowledge.

Entry Requirements

September 2025 Start

Typical Offers

• A levels - ABB-BBB
• UCAS points - 120-128 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, to include 40 points from a relevant subject
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM
• International Baccalaureate - 29-30

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.

See alternative English language qualifications.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Modules

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

What You'll Study

• Year 1
  • Database Systems Development – 20 Credits
  • Economics – 20 Credits
  • Introduction to Finance, Accounting and Banking – 20 Credits
  • Programming – 40 Credits
  • Statistics for Economics – 20 Credits
• Year 2
  • Big Data – 20 Credits
  • Data Structure and Algorithms – 20 Credits
  • Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets – 20 Credits
  • Intermediate Economics – 20 Credits
  • Introduction to Fintech – 20 Credits
  • Investment Analysis – 20 Credits
• Year 3
  • Behavioural Finance and the Psychology of Investment – 20 Credits
  • Complex Problem Solving – 20 Credits
  • Financial Economics – 20 Credits
  • Fintech Project – 20 Credits
  • International Banking and Financial Instruments – 20 Credits
  • Open Innovation in Data Science – 20 Credits

Boost your employability by taking an industry-based work placement year with a relevant organisation, with support from our Careers and Employability Service. Alternatively, you can study abroad and enrich your language skills through a study abroad sandwich year.

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)

Tuition fees terms and conditions

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