Program Overview

MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

Overview

Financial technology, or fintech, is new technology that improves and automates financial services. The global fintech market is booming, valued at £92.72 billion ($115.34 billion) in 2021, and projected to soar to £752.79 billion ($936.51) billion by 2030.

Key Facts

• Award: Masters / MSc, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
• Start date: September 2025, January 2026
• Duration: September full-time 12 months; September part-time 24 months; January full-time 21 months
• Mode of study: full time, part time
• Delivery: on campus

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Typically, a minimum of a second class Honours degree or equivalent, in either a numerate subject such as maths, computing and engineering, or a business and finance subject is required.
• Some experience of computer programming is also required.

International Entry Requirements

• View the entry requirements for your country.

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
  • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
  • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Course Details

Modules

• The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study.
• The details listed are for the academic year that starts in September 2025.
• Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

Teaching

• You'll learn from lectures and practical labs during the first two semesters from September to April, or January to August, depending on your start date.

Assessment

• You’ll be assessed by a variety of assessment strategies, including written assignments, exams, individual projects, collaborative and group work, lab work, presentations and reports and a dissertation project.
• Assessment will be tailored to students’ special needs, where appropriate.

Classroom Hours

• A semester consists of 60 credits, with full modules of 20 credits and half modules of 10 credits.
• Depending on the organisation of each module, classroom hours may consist of lectures, tutorials, lab, group work or presentations, and vary in number.

Fees and Funding

Fees and Costs

• University of Stirling alumni will automatically be awarded a fee waiver for the first year of Masters studies through our Stirling Alumni Scholarship.
• Applicants from the UK or Republic of Ireland who hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent will automatically be awarded a £2,000 scholarship through our Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.

Scholarships and Funding

• If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.
• Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.

After You Graduate

• A Fintech degree offers diverse career opportunities, ranging from traditional industries to cutting-edge or disruptive sectors including:
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Investment
  • Blockchain technologies
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Mobile banking and institutions
  • Open banking and finance
  • Crowd funding
  • Micro credit
• The average fintech salary in the United Kingdom is £62,500 per year.
• Entry level positions start at £45,000 per year.
• Most experienced workers make upwards of £82,885 per year.