MSc Financial Technology (Finance) at University of Essex

Programme overview

MSc Financial Technology (Finance) explores how technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and digital payments are changing financial services. The Finance variant focuses on applying financial technology within the financial services sector and is based in Essex Business School.

Department: Essex Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time (24 months part-time) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules include Dissertation (40 credits), Programming for Data Scientists, Big Data in Finance, Financial Technology and Innovation (Fintech), Computational Market Microstructure for FinTech and the Digital Economy and Data Analysis methods (20 credits each), with 40 credits of options.

Career pathways

Financial technology, financial analysis, digital banking, financial services, data and financial technology, and investment and finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business, Commerce, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Science or Statistics (no module requirements). A CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above) is also considered. Applicants from other backgrounds are considered case by case with at least one year of relevant work experience in economics, finance, banking, investment, financial engineering, risk management, entrepreneurship, accounting or quantitative analysis (CV required). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,550 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (24 months part-time)

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