22Apr
PostgraduateCourse summary
Fintech is transforming the financial sector with developments in blockchain, AI and big data, A specialised degree in finance with fintech will allow you to gain knowledge in traditional finance while understanding how tech innovations are shaping it. Studying modules that blend core finance principles with cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and develop expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and FinTech innovations. This course is part of our Finance MSc programme. All students complete the same core finance modules, then from the end of the first semester you will be able to specialise in one of five areas. Other specialisms offered are:
- Finance and Banking MSc
- Finance and Data Analytics
- Finance and Investment MSc
- Finance and Risk Management MSc
- Economics and Finance MSc
- Finance is one of the fastest-growing fields, with a high demand for professionals who can combine financial expertise with advanced data analysis.
- Hands-on learning via specialized Bloomberg terminals, providing access to real-time data used on trading floors worldwide, along with the chance to earn a Bloomberg certification.
- Gain industry insights from experienced lecturers and guest speakers who bring real-world perspectives into the classroom.
- Graduate from an AACSB-accredited business school – this recognition is achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.
- Career-ready experience: Full-time students have the option to add work experience to their masters through a year’s paid placement in industry.
Modules
In semester 1 you will explore core modules: Economics of Financial Markets, Finance Theory and Practice, Research Methods in Finance & Economics. Semester 2 introduces specialist modules: Financial Technologies (Fintech) , The Economics of Money, Interest Rates, Banking and Financial Institutions and Financial Risk Management. In the summer you will work on your final project – Dissertation, Work Placement Project or Live Brief
Assessment method
Assessment methods include dissertation.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course. They should be used as a general guide. Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. Work experience is useful but not essential. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be considered. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements then please contact us. International students who need help meeting the academic entry requirements should contact our International College. Applicants who hold an HND or foundation degree equivalent can take our nine-month Business BSc top-up degree and then progress onto this masters degree. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT