The MSc FinTech course provides graduates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to secure employment in the fast-moving Financial Technology sector.
The rapid adoption of technology in finance is revolutionising a once staid business. Consumers benefit from lower costs and faster results, while businesses benefit from being able to offer both existing, and new services, to a rapidly expanding customer base.
The application of technology to banking allows consumers to access a wider range of services at lower cost, while business can rapidly identify and secure new customers, while identifying additional services existing customers are likely to be interested in.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Teaching and learning is intended to ensure 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 ensure 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.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(60 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Optional
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Birmingham Accommodation
Birmingham is a great student experience, attracting thousands of students per year to this thriving student city. There is a variety of purpose-built student accommodation available and our accommodation team will be able to guide you.
Further information
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This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
Home applicants:
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.
International applicants:
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.
Normally, English language proficiency at or exceeding an average IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.
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Most modules are assessed by either coursework alone, or a combination of coursework and work-based projects. One module (Blockchain) is assessed by a combination of coursework and a written exam.
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport, and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This qualification is designed to facilitate your career and increase your expertise in the fields of FinTech. Online advice and support is available from the UWTSD Careers Service as well as from MyCareer.