The MSc Financial Technology (Finance) can be studied over 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time and explores how emerging technologies are changing the financial services sector.
Financial technology, or FinTech, brings together finance and technology to develop new ways of delivering and managing financial services. You'll explore technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and digital payments, and consider how they are being applied across finance.
The Finance variant focuses particularly on the application of financial technology within the financial services sector and is suited to those with a basic understanding of coding, economics or finance.
We will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above).
Applicants from any other background will be considered on a case by case basis, where they have at least one year relevant work experience in the field of economics, finance, banking, investment, financial engineering, risk management, entrepreneurship, accounting or quantitative analysis (please include your CV with your application).
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
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If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.