Financial Technology MSc

This new course has been designed to prepare graduates and professionals with the skills needed to launch a career in FinTech or the financial services sector. 

You will have the opportunity to engage with industry, debate current trends and develop in-demand analytical and programming skills. These will enable you to work at the intersection of finance and technology. In addition, you will develop a thorough understanding of key trends in financial technology, such as blockchain, cryptocurrency and machine learning. 

You will be taught by academics actively researching the FinTech sector, alongside industry experts. Research-active staff ensure the course content covers the latest industry developments and that your skills are at the forefront of this exciting sector.

The course also includes a practical project. This can either take the form of a professional consultancy project, research dissertation, or your own fintech start-up or process efficiency solution. Whatever you choose, you will be supported by our specialist innovation incubator, The Nest. You will also gain access to real-time financial data via our dedicated Bloomberg Trading Room. 

MSc Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
1 - 2 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline. 

Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply. You will need to provide evidence that you have satisfactory knowledge of relevant subjects. This could be an appropriate professional qualification, training, or work experience in a relevant field. Please contact the postgraduate admissions team to find out more.

If you don't meet these entry requirements, our Pre-Master’s Programme can prepare you for the course.

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