You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
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Our MSc in Financial Technology (Fintech) brings together the current knowledge and skills of Fintech industry professionals as well as academics to provide a comprehensive programme with cutting edge technologies. We take an integrated approach to keep you well-informed in the fields of both finance and technology in a transdisciplinary fashion.
The individual modules focus on answering the technical questions of what technological capabilities could achieve within the field of finance, acknowledging the robustness and speed at which these technologies evolve. You’ll have an opportunity to visit Canary Wharf in East London, the financial hub of the world, to interact with financial technologist to witness the rapidity at which financial technologies are evolving.
You’ll also be able to tour the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to develop further understanding on how financial engineering impacted the financial markets.
The certificate stage modules provide a solid foundation so that you can appreciate what’s possible from adopting technology-based architectures as the basis of decision-making and implementation. The hands-on approach to coding and programming will build the necessary expertise for analysing large financial, social and business-related datasets.
The diploma stage modules will help you understand the nature of existing and emerging challenges for the financial services industry specifically and businesses in general.
At the masters’ level stage, you’ll have the choice between a dissertation and a business case analysis module. Apart from the traditional academic dissertation, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate originality in creating or developing solutions to live and emerging issues in industry.
You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification
Students coming from a Finance or Technology background might be exempted from certain modules; however this will be considered on an individual basis.
EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
Students usually support themselves through the postgraduate loan, private savings, family support or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.
UoG graduates receive up to 20% off postgraduate tuition fees. Terms apply.
| Start date | Location | Course code | Total Fee (UK) | Total Fee (international) |
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| Sep 2023 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £10,550 | £16,560 |
| Jan 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £10,550 | £16,560 |
| Sep 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC |
| Jan 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
You’ll benefit from the links that we have established with various businesses specifically in the areas of Fintech offering great placement and internship opportunities that could result in exciting career opportunities.
These include companies like St. James’s Place (a UK-based wealth management firm), and other leading Fintechs as well as local businesses. You’ll also have access to the Fintech hub, an innovation incubation centre, helps you build connections and catapult visibility within the Fintech community and businesses.
Stay ahead of the competition by achieving a qualification that is transdisciplinary (Finance and Technology) and is in high demand. Fintech graduates earn 20% higher than peers with other masters.
Excellent opportunities to develop networks in the Fintech arena from the placement and internship opportunities, and through sandbox hubs, during the programme.
Gloucestershire Business School is a member of AACSB International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Students on this course will have the chance to get involved with our new student consultancy, ThreeSixty. Based at our state-of-the-art School of Business, you’ll get the opportunity to develop your graduate competencies and attributes by working with business, third sector and individuals on a consultancy basis, solving their challenges.
Increase your pay potential, specialise in the subject you love, or pursue your passion and switch careers.
UoG students can benefit from an alumni discount. Receive 20% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees as a 2022 graduate.
Discover your next step.
Grow your skills and build essential contacts alongside experienced professionals in our prestigious new Gloucestershire Business School.
You’ll have an opportunity to visit Canary Wharf in East London, the financial hub of the world, to interact with financial technologist to witness the rapidity at which financial technologies are evolving.
You’ll also be able tour the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to develop further understanding on how financial engineering impacted the financial markets. One of the important visits would be to the Bank of England (BOE), wherein you’ll be able to interact with BOE staff to understand the role financial regulations (Regtech) play in the fast-paced Fintech industry.
As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.
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