15Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
11th in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023) Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023) About the course Gain the financial technology (FinTech) skills essential for a career in tomorrow’s financial institutions. With developments in computing continuing to accelerate, understanding their applications to financial markets will make you highly employable in a variety of industries. With this joint degree you benefit from the expertise of specialists at the University of Sussex in the areas of Informatics, Accounting and Finance. You’ll gain strong computing skills, combined with finance, business and data analysis skills. Students have access to real-time data from both Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters service platforms. Prepare yourself for roles in the exciting and growing FinTech industry, where there are opportunities in banks, consultancies, investment companies and asset management firms.You can also boost your employability with an option to study abroad, or apply for a professional placement year.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NNG4
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABBBB - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Extended Project
T Level - D
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25000 | Year 1 |
| International | £25000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH