Course summary
This blockchain course will equip you with the computational, mathematical, business and financial views of blockchain and financial technologies. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical as well as practical aspects of blockchain and financial technologies. The MSc Blockchain and Financial Technologies will offer a number of core modules, including a dissertation and a limited number of optional modules to enable students who wish to pursue specialisms in areas such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, fintech, AI systems in finance, cyber security and data analytics in finance and businesses.
Modules
Year 1: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Intelligent Systems, Security Management, Machine Learning on Big Data, Professional Life (Mental Wealth). Placement Year: Industrial Placement.
Assessment method
You will be assessed using a mixture of practical coursework and a theory exam. Coursework can take a variety of forms, including laboratory work, data analysis and oral presentations. The research dissertation is assessed on a final written report, a poster presentation and a practical component. You will receive detailed feedback on all assessment outlining strengths and areas of improvement
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content). International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11340 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11340 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11340 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11340 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Year 2 industrial placement fee £3,500
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD