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 industry of Financial Technology (FinTech), where there are opportunities in banks, consultancies, investment companies and asset management firms. With this course, you also have the opportunity to apply for a year in industry where you can put your knowledge into practice. We have a wide range of well-established partnerships including local, London-based and international companies.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
How to apply
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:
- NNGF
- 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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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 |
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
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH