MSc Financial Technology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Financial Technology or FinTech is here to stay. For those seeking a career in financial services, or already experienced, the challenges and opportunities offered by recent global technological enhancements are profound. This programme is neither exclusively quantitative or qualitative in nature, but rather has been carefully designed to provide you with a robust understanding of the commerciality as well as technological underpinnings of this evolving and multifaceted space.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This 12-month programme consists of four compulsory modules and two optional modules in Semesters 1 and 2. In the Summer, students will take either: Compulsory modules in semester one include Quantitative Techniques for Accounting and Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and the Future of Money, Managerial Finance, Introduction to Programming (python).

Career pathways

The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) prepares graduates to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial services sector. Covering cutting-edge areas such as blockchain, digital banking, global payments, cryptocurrencies, Python programming, LawTech, and big data, the programme equips you with the skills needed to lead in the future of finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree can be in any subject discipline. Non-graduates with very extensive professional experience and/or other prior qualifications may also be considered.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 34,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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