MSc Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) at University of Reading

A masters specialising in digital banking and payment systems, data analytics, Python programming and machine learning applications in finance; affiliated with the CFA Institute and includes KNIME Level 1 certification.

Faculty: Henley Business School  |  Department: ICMA Centre  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Investments, Digital Banking, Payment Systems and Financial Markets, Econometric Analysis for Finance, Programming for Finance, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Applications, Insurance and Big Data, and Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Finance, with a Research Project or Work Placement and Project.

Career pathways

ICMA Centre master's graduates secure roles at employers such as Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, KPMG, Societe Generale and UBS, with an average salary of 44,608 pounds one year after graduation.

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