MSc Financial Technology at Leeds Trinity University

Programme overview

Study MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Leeds Trinity University and help shape the future of finance. The financial services industry is undergoing rapid transformation through technological innovation. From AI and blockchain to mobile banking and digital currencies, FinTech is reshaping how we pay, save, and invest, enhancing efficiency, unlocking new business opportunities, and disrupting traditional finance.

Faculty: School of Business and Law | Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026 / January 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: core modules include Financial Technology and Digital Banking, Emerging Technologies in Finance, Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, Research Methods and Analytics, Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles across the FinTech and financial services sectors. Typical graduate career paths include: Consultants Entrepreneurs Professionals in banking, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions Specialists in RegTech, WealthTech, and other emerging FinTech sub-sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for September 2026 entry: An honours degree (minimum 2.2) in any discipline. Applicants with significant professional/business experience (at least three years at management level) will be considered following a short interview. This programme welcomes applicants from both finance and non-finance backgrounds. Entry requirements for January 2027 entry: An honours degree (2.2 or above) in any discipline Alternatively, we will consider applicants with at least three years of relevant experience For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 a year (2026/27). UK home tuition fee for the full-time course; part-time charged pro rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2026 / January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/home-applicants/

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