Program Overview

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the rapidly evolving FinTech sphere. This degree is aimed at students seeking to upgrade existing finance skills or those aspiring to pursue a career within this growing field. Throughout this degree, students will learn to consider the impact of technology on banking and global payment systems, the insurance industry, and trading in financial markets.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test: IELTS Academic, TOEFL (Internet-based), or UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies
• Overall Score: 6.0 (IELTS), 70 (TOEFL)
• Reading: 6.0 (IELTS), 18 (TOEFL)
• Writing: 6.0 (IELTS), 18 (TOEFL)
• Listening: 6.0 (IELTS), 17 (TOEFL)
• Speaking: 6.0 (IELTS), 17 (TOEFL)

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

The Graduate Certificate in Computing provides pathways into Master of Computer Science (or) Master of Information Technology with 24cp specified advanced standing. Students can complete the Master degree in 1.5 years full-time study or part-time equivalent.

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $18,552 (2025)
• Course fee: $18,552 (2025)

Key Dates

• Trimester 1, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: 18 November, 2025 (International), 31 December, 2025 (Domestic)
  • Session start: 9 February, 2026
  • Census date: 2 March, 2026
  • Session end: 1 May, 2026
• Trimester 3, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: 2 June, 2026 (International), 30 June, 2026 (Domestic)
  • Session start: 24 August, 2026
  • Census date: 14 September, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 6 months full-time, or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: On Campus, with online study available on a part-time basis only

Career Opportunities

Graduates of a UOW financial technology degree may wish to pursue a career as an economist, finance manager, analyst programmer, or utilize their digital financial literacy skills to enter the FinTech start-up space.