Course summary
The MSc Financial Technology suite 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 the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study. The Finance variant of MSc Financial Technology is perfect for those with a basic understanding of coding, economics or finance. If you are particularly looking to work in the financial services sector, especially in parts of the sector that are concerned with developing and growing new technologies for use in finance, then this could be the course for you. MSc Financial Technology (Finance) explores the new and innovative technologies that are currently being used and developed to advance the financial services sector. This includes exploring:
- blockchain technologies
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
- application programming interfaces
- cryptocurrencies
- mobile banking and electronic payments
- P2P lending
- advisor automation
- crowdfunding resources
- big data in finance
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the University of Essex website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with a minimum component score of 5.5. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £14300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £14300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £14300 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £14300 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £14300 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22400 | Year 1 |
| International | £22400 | 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 2024-25 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ