Course overview
Explores how technology is changing finance, from digital payments and blockchain to trading and financial markets.
This is a Level 7 postgraduate course, usually completed in one year of full-time study.
What you’ll study
Typical topics include:
- Financial markets and trading
- Financial technology (fintech)
- Blockchain and digital assets
- Data analytics for finance
- Dissertation
Exact modules vary by institution — your adviser will share the full module list for the place you choose.
Entry requirements
- A UK bachelor’s degree (usually 2:2 or above) or an international equivalent
- Relevant work experience may be considered if you don’t meet the usual grades
- International applicants: English at IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- A personal statement and an up-to-date CV
Career paths
- Fintech analyst
- Trader or trading analyst
- Financial data analyst
- Banking technology specialist
How UEC helps
Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, compare the institutions offering this course, help with your application, assessment and interview, and guide you through Student Finance.
