Course Overview

Teaching and learning is intended to insure academic theory is augmented by actual practice. In this way, students interest in FinTech is stimulated by exposure to FinTech practice. The practical, hands on assessment provides students with many opportunities and ideas to apply what they have learned to real world problems. The overall goal of this course is to insure graduates are prepared for employment in FinTech, and progression up the career ladder to the point of being capable of providing thought leadership in the field.

The MSc FinTech course is designed from the outset with employability as a key goal. The teaching team comprises university staff with a world class background in FinTech, as well as practitioners with a strong industry background.

FinTech is rapidly changing the nature of financial services. The MSc FinTech qualification provides key skills necessary for graduates to secure employment in this fast-changing field.

The MSc FinTech is a practical, hands on course giving graduates the key finance and technology skills employers are looking for.

While traditional academic theory is taught, the focus of this Master's degree is on the application and practice of theory. Students also benefit from FinTech newsletters, infographics, podcasts and presentations by industry practitioners. The focus of this qualification is two fold: first, cutting edge knowledge based on strong academics, and second, equipping graduates with key employability and critical thinking skills.

General Eligibility

Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).