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Financial Technology (Computer Science) at University of Essex - UCAS

University of Essex

Degree level: Postgraduate

Financial Technology (Computer Science) (Taught)

Course options

2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Open days

20Sep
University of Essex Open Day - Colchester Campus
Undergraduate
11Oct
University of Essex Open Day - Southend Campus
Undergraduate
8Nov
University of Essex Open Day - Colchester Campus
Undergraduate

Course summary

To be competitive in our modern financial industry, it is not enough for a scientist to know how to write software, nor is it enough that one can mathematically analyse markets based on simplifying assumption by ignoring the computation required. Our MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) course gives you an understanding of the specifics and the intricacies of financial and economics markets, the ability to apply advanced computing methods, and the ability to design and program solutions that successfully exploit the synergy between finance, economics, and computation. Our course covers areas including:

  • financial markets
  • big data analytics
  • blockchain
  • AI
  • Python programming
Our course will give you both the theoretical and technical skills that are specific to the finance industry, as well as transferable skills such as the ability to develop and present an argument, and the ability to work independently and in groups. The MSc Financial Technology suite of courses has three unique variants for you to explore, so you can tailor your Masters in financial technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to our MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) course, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Finance) and MSc Financial Technology (Economics), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study. You work with colleagues from our Centre for Computational Finance and Economic Agents (CCFEA), which is an innovative and laboratory-based teaching and research centre, with an international reputation for leading-edge, interdisciplinary work combining economic and financial modelling with computational implementation. Postgraduate study within CCFEA gives you rigorous training in the principles of quantitative finance and microeconomics along with computational skills.

Entry requirements

Please visit our website to learn about our entry requirements for this course - www.essex.ac.uk

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6363 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6363 Year 1
Scotland £6363 Year 1
Wales £6363 Year 1
Channel Islands £6363 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £6363 Year 1
EU £12338 Year 1
International £12338 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

Fees displayed are for the 2026-27 academic year. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
Financial Technology (Computer Science) at University of Essex - UCAS