MSc Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University

Programme overview

If you aspire to lead the future of finance, our MSc Financial Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed for you. The programme’s versatile curriculum will open doors to many high-value professions at the intersection of finance and technology, where expertise in AI and financial innovation is increasingly rewarded. MSc Financial Technologies and AI is a unique programme that combines classical quantitative finance techniques with cutting-edge developments in financial technology and big data analysis, including machine learning and AI.

Faculty: Lancaster University Management School | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: Full time 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Data Analytics for Finance and Investments, Asset Pricing and Investments, Financial Technologies, Big Data, Machine Learning and Financial Econometrics, Risk Management and AI, Career Accelerator: Technical Toolkit and Professional Development, Dissertation.

Career pathways

MSc Financial Technologies and AI prepares you for diverse career paths across the global financial sector. Our alumni can target work in prestigious organisations, including: The roles our graduates can pursue include:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Finance/Economics with strong quantitative components, or STEM (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines). Students with other business, social and natural science related degrees are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate strong quantitative skills. We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance, typically putting more emphasis on strong results in quantitative modules. Relevant work experience and/or significant programming skills are also viewed favourably. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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