Program Overview

MSc Financial Technology (Fintech)

Overview

Gain an education in finance and economics so you can use technology to design and manage financial products and services. Get ahead of the competition through an enhanced understanding of advancing technologies and business innovations, and explore the latest thinking with our FinTech Society. Learn from The University of Exeter Business School’s existing expertise in Bitcoin and Blockchain, alongside the University’s wider expertise in economics, finance, data science, cyber security and law. Develop practical skills like coding during our unique ‘Hackathon’ module and a variety of other innovative teaching methods. Take part in group work throughout our modules to develop practical team working and employment ready skills.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 or equivalent from a recognised university, including at least one mathematical / quantitative module at 2:1 or equivalent. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

Course Content

This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term to complete the practical Hackathon module. The programme in its entirety runs from September to September.

Compulsory Modules

105 credits of compulsory modules, 75 credits of optional modules.

• BEEM061: Fundamentals of Financial Technology (15 credits)
• BEEM011: Applied Econometrics 1 (15 credits)
• BEAM046: Financial Modelling (15 credits)
• BEEM062: Advanced Financial Technology (15 credits)
• BEAM033: Banking and Financial Services (15 credits)
• BEEM063: Hackathon Project (30 credits)

Optional Modules

75 credits of optional modules.

• BEAM031: Financial Instruments (15 credits)
• BEAM035: Derivatives Pricing (15 credits)
• BEAM047: Fundamentals of Financial Management (15 credits)
• BEAM052: Corporate Governance and Finance (15 credits)
• BEE3072: Econometrics: Cause and Effect (15 credits)
• BEE3076: Environmental Economics and Sustainability (15 credits)
• BEE3077: Health Economics (15 credits)
• BEEM012: Applied Econometrics 2 (15 credits)
• BEEM154: Economics of Public Finance (15 credits)
• BEEM157: Behavioural Finance (15 credits)
• BEEM159: Law for FinTech (15 credits)
• BEEM161: Smart Contracts (15 credits)
• BEEM163: Research in Practice: Study Design (15 credits)
• BEMM148: Marketing Strategy (15 credits)
• BEMM178: Innovation Management (15 credits)
• BEMM190: Digital Transformation (15 credits)
• BEMM263: Innovation and Technology Policy (15 credits)
• BEMM394: Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation (15 credits)
• BEMM458: Programming for Business Analytics (15 credits)
• BEMM786: Service Design and Innovation (15 credits)
• LAWM183: International Banking and Fintech Law and Regulation (15 credits)
• BEEM162: Environmental Economics and Sustainability (15 credits)
• BEMM827: Marketing Technologies (15 credits)

Fees

2025/26 Entry

• UK fees per year: £14,900 full-time, £2,980 full-time (With Industrial Experience, second year)
• International fees per year: £26,700 full-time, £5,340 full-time (With Industrial Experience, second year)

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

Teaching and Research

Our postgraduate taught programmes utilise a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Lectures

The aim of lectures is to give you information on ideas that are central to the module and to help you in developing your understanding of complex ideas. Many of the teaching materials for lectures are made available to you electronically to accompany the notes you take during the lecture. Lectures are given by a range of staff members, including leading professors, who integrate their latest research findings into the teaching that you receive. Guest lecturers, including members of industry, also contribute to some modules.

Seminars and Tutorials

Seminars and tutorials involve an in-depth exploration of the issues covered in lectures as well as giving you the opportunity to discuss various concepts and theories and receive feedback on your written assignments. As a postgraduate student in the Department of Economics you will be able to participate in the established Economics Seminar Series.

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a mixture of group work, coursework, project work and examinations; the weighting of each of these components will vary according to the academic requirements of the module. Examinations are normally held at the end of the module, in January and May/June.

Careers

This Masters degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. We’ll prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge.

Career Paths

Graduates can look forward to working in a diverse range of roles within:

• Banking and Finance
• Technology
• Regulation Technology (RegTech)
• Strategic and security planning
• New ventures

Developing Your Skills and Career Prospects

The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop the skills employers require. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.