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MSc Fintech and Trading

Fintech

London£UK: £8,500 / Int: £17,000 / yearNext intake: September 2026

Course Overview

This postgraduate programme in Fintech is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and professional confidence needed to succeed in today's competitive job market. Delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, you will combine theory with practical application from day one.

The course is available at our partner campuses in London, with part-time study options and multiple intake dates each year — making it accessible no matter where you are in your journey.

What You'll Study

The programme covers the core disciplines you need for a successful career in fintech. Modules are updated regularly to reflect industry developments and employer expectations.

  • Introduction to Financial Technology & Digital Banking
  • Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & Distributed Ledgers
  • Payments, Open Banking & Embedded Finance
  • Algorithmic Trading & Quantitative Methods
  • RegTech, Compliance & Financial Crime
  • Data Analytics & Machine Learning in Finance
  • Cybersecurity for Financial Services
  • Fintech Ventures, Funding & Product Strategy

Career Prospects & Salary

London is Europe's fintech capital. Graduates work across challenger banks, payments, trading, blockchain, regtech and embedded finance.

Fintech Product Analyst£35,000 – £65,000
Payments Operations Analyst£32,000 – £55,000
Blockchain Developer£55,000 – £110,000
Quantitative Analyst£55,000 – £120,000+
Compliance / RegTech Analyst£38,000 – £70,000
Risk Analyst (Financial Services)£40,000 – £75,000
Data Scientist (Finance)£50,000 – £95,000
Fintech Founder / Product ManagerVariable

* Salary ranges are indicative averages for the UK market based on industry data. Actual salaries vary by experience, location and employer.

Entry Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant discipline
  • English Language IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
  • Relevant professional work experience is an advantage
  • Personal statement and references required
UK-qualified applicants: Applicants who hold a prior UK-awarded qualification (typically a UK undergraduate degree at Level 6 or above) are exempt from the English language test requirement, in line with UKVI Student Route guidance. The partner institution may still conduct a short interview to assess academic motivation and programme suitability.

Not sure if you qualify?Talk to an advisor— we assess every application individually and can often find a pathway that works for you.

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