MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)
Why study this course?
Financial technologies are at the core of disruptive transformation in the financial and professional services industries, with applications for operations and effectiveness spreading across the global economy.
There's a need for graduates with both the technical and business acumen to drive these developments forward to meet growing global demand.
The MSc Financial Technology at UWE Bristol has been designed to address the fintech skills shortage, by giving you the portfolio of technical and business skills essential to fast-tracking your FinTech career.
The course is ideal for anyone with solid numeracy skills and an interest in the disruptive impact of new technologies.
Why UWE Bristol?
Working with our experts in data science, computer science, finance, regulation, enterprise, and business, you'll develop excellent technical data and systems understanding, as well as sound business knowledge of the industries where the technologies have maximum impact and application. At UWE Bristol we have world-class expertise in AI and business analytics that have fed into the development of this course.
Bristol is a burgeoning FinTech hub, with increasing numbers of employers and entrepreneurs setting up here to tap into the skilled talent pool and favorable business environment.
We have developed this Master's in partnership with some of the major players leading this development, so you can be assured of the high-level currency of the course content.
You'll have access to our well-developed business networks, work with employers and entrepreneurs, and upon graduation leave us with a distinctive and globally marketable portfolio of skills.
Where can it take me?
You could work in an investment house, bank, the insurance company, services consultancy or new venture, helping to develop, apply and manage financial technology innovation.
Or take your skills into areas such as financial and data analysis, strategic business analysis, product development, app development, compliance or cybersecurity.
Key fact: A course that equips you to address the pervasive impact of disruptive financial technologies. You'll gain a distinctive, globally marketable set of skills. This program is jointly run by Bristol Business School and The Department for Computer Science and Creative Technologies.
Campus Information
Frenchay Campus
Our main campus is based at Frenchay – just four miles north of the city centre. This is where most of our students study and many choose to live too. It’s also home to our £55 million Bristol Business and Law School as well as The West of England University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of only four in the country. As part of the UEZ, Future Space is a dynamic new workspace – with lab space, workshops and offices – for innovative business start-ups and small companies specialising in science and high-tech area
Intakes
- Sep
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 3
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Real-world experience
With our extensive employer links – including Airbus, IBM, and Sony, to name just a few – we are able to offer you valuable work opportunities including placements, internships and field trips. And we’ve also embedded enterprise across our curriculum, so that you will develop the sought-after skills and experience you need to achieve your ambitions.
Our Careers Service
We offer a range of services to help you shape your career, gain experience or continue in further study. And the great news is that you can access the service both online and in person while studying with us and up to three years after graduation. Our specialist careers website, GradLink, was created by UWE Bristol for UK-educated international students and graduates. You can research global graduate job markets, prepare your CV and apply for jobs, so it’s a chance for you to connect with global employers to find your perfect job.
International Talent Internship Scheme
Our scheme links local employers with international students to offer you relevant work experience alongside your studies. The employers are looking for your language, cultural skills and experience, and these paid opportunities are a fantastic way to gain relevant experience to add to your CV.
8,000+ industry placements completed in 2017–2018
PSW Opportunity
2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements
You will need:
- an honors degree of 2:2 or above.
Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary from institution to institution and have been determined by both the length of the degree and the section of the university (as defined by the NOOSR list):
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NOOSR Section 1 – 48% for a three–four year degree, 45% from a five-year degree.
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Section 1 includes: Alagappa University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Amity, Amrita Institute of Management, Anna university, Banaras hindu University, Bangalore University, Bharathiar University, Birla Institute of Technology, Board of Technical Education, Chennai University, D Y Patil, Delhi University, English and Foreign Language University, Guru Nanak Dev University, IIM, IIT, IIS, Kolkata University, Mumbai University, Pune University.
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These are the most common universities, but please see NOOSR for complete list.
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NOOSR Section 2 – 55% for all degrees
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Section 3 – 60% for all degrees.
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The government agenda is to introduce the GPA system by 2020, but some institutions have already done so. In the event of an institution adopting the GPA system, then the following GPAs will apply:
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Section 1 – 2.6 GPA
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Section 2 – 2.8 GPA
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Section 3 – 3.0 GPA.
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Please note: Where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
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Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate – Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB: English Language – 70%
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13500 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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