Financial Technology (FinTech), AI and Business Analytics MSc at De Montfort University

Programme overview

This programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach by integrating finance, technology, and regulatory studies to provide a holistic understanding of Fintech. Traditional finance modules are blended with learning about the evolution and theories of data-driven financial modelling, data mining, machine learning and recent innovations such as AI and cloud computing.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Finance and Fintech Innovations, Risk, Ethics and RegTech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Big Data Analytics, FinTech Research Project.

Career pathways

Outside of the classroom, you will have the opportunity to partake in London Tech Week, where you can take advantage of networking opportunities as well as a chance to gain insights into career prospects in Financial Technology and other relevant industries. You can also join the annual DMU Global Trips for an exciting mix of overseas, on-campus and online international experiences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, banking, economics, computing, mathematics or any other business-related subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time

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