Financial Technology (FinTech), MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Step into the future of finance and explore the world of Financial Technology, where ambition meets expertise. The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Swansea University is a dynamic, rigorous postgraduate programme, designed to equip you with the analytical expertise, ethical and global perspective, and practical skills required to succeed in the rapidly evolving age of FinTech. Our course will equip you with cutting-edge knowledge of blockchain, digital currencies, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other disruptive technologies shaping the finance industry.
You will also develop advanced capabilities in programming, machine learning, alongside a deep understanding of financial markets and institutions. Your learning experience will be enriched by the unique blend of theory, technology, and real world relevance. You will engage with case studies, group work and varied hands-on experiences, including the application of advanced analytical techniques and digital tools to interpret data, model financial scenarios, and develop FinTech solutions that respond to dynamic market conditions.
Designed to meet the expectations of employers and professional bodies, the MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) develops graduates who thrive as innovators, analysts, and change-makers in the global FinTech landscape, with the intellectual agility and ethical grounding to shape the future of financial services.
Key highlights
- Covers blockchain, digital currencies, big data analytics and artificial intelligence
- Builds advanced programming and machine learning capabilities
- Develops deep understanding of financial markets and institutions
- Taught through case studies, group work and hands-on digital tools
- Model financial scenarios and develop FinTech solutions using real data
- Designed to meet expectations of employers and professional bodies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- FinTech Analyst
- Financial Data Analyst
- Blockchain Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- FinTech Product Manager
- Financial Technology Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £14,100 per year | International: £22,750 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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