Course summary

Step into the future of finance and explore the world of Financial Technology, where ambition meets expertise. The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Swansea University is a dynamic, rigorous postgraduate programme, designed to equip you with the analytical expertise, ethical and global perspective, and practical skills required to succeed in the rapidly evolving age of FinTech. Our course will equip you with cutting-edge knowledge of blockchain, digital currencies, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive technologies shaping the finance industry. You will also develop advanced capabilities in programming, machine learning, alongside a deep understanding of financial markets and institutions. Your learning experience will be enriched by the unique blend of theory, technology, and real world relevance. You will engage with case studies, group work and varied hands-on experiences, including the application of advanced analytical techniques and digital tools to interpret data, model financial scenarios, and develop FinTech solutions that respond to dynamic market conditions. Designed to meet the expectations of employers and professional bodies, the MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) develops graduates who thrive as innovators, analysts, and change-makers in the global FinTech landscape, with the intellectual agility and ethical grounding to shape the future of financial services. Why Financial Technology at Swansea? The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) programme is designed for graduates of finance, business, economic and computer science related areas, who are seeking to undertake a specialist programme that will accelerate their career opportunities in finance. You will be taught by our world-class faculty, who have widespread industrial and academic knowledge, based in the sector-leading £22million School of Management, located on our coastal Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software, which includes our trading suite, The Finance Lab, which provides access to databases and data analytics platforms used in the finance industry. The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.