MSc Financial Technology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

MSc exploring innovations such as AI, blockchain and big data analytics, with real-world client exposure through a consultancy experience and a multidisciplinary programme across several schools.

Department: Adam Smith Business School | Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven core courses (including Foundations of Financial Technology, Business Models for Innovation in Finance, Digital Entrepreneurship, FinTech Regulation), optional courses (e.g. Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Big Data Analytics, FinTech Risk Management) and a project via an Industry, Start-Up or Research Pathway.

Career pathways

Fintech career pathways including industry placement on an applied fintech challenge, research leading to analyst or academic careers, and start-up development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Business, Management or another subject with a quantitative focus; applicants with a 2.1 in any subject and 2 years' professional experience in a relevant FinTech role considered individually. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (a single test, taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start; other accepted tests listed by the university). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international and EU rounds from 1 October 2026 to 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,309 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 38,670 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: MSc: 12 months full-time

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