MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Swansea University

Programme overview

This MSc covers financial technology, combining analytical expertise with practical and entrepreneurial skills for the global financial and banking sector.

Faculty: School of Management | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 1 year full time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Quantitative Methods in Finance, Global Finance and Financial Technology, Programming for Finance, Blockchain Technology in Finance, Big Data in Finance and a 60-credit Independent Research Project, plus an option from Bank Risk and Regulation, Financial Derivatives and Risk Management or Investment and Portfolio Management.

Career pathways

Graduates may work in financial analytics and data science, FinTech start-ups and innovation hubs, FinTech leadership, and blockchain and cybersecurity roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Computer Science; applicants with other backgrounds and sector work experience may also be considered. Non-native English speakers need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; applicants whose undergraduate degree was taught in English may be exempt. Pre-Master's programmes are available for those who fall short of the English requirement only.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,100 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,900 a year (2026/27 (September 2). Full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time

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