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Postgraduate

MSc Financial Technology *

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code:
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2:2 classification, or sufficient professional experience.
Institution code: S82
UCAS code:
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2:2 classification, or sufficient professional experience.
Course information table
Institution code: S82
Start date: September and January
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2:2 classification, or sufficient professional experience.
Course information table
Institution code: S82
Start date: September and January
Course information table
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2:2 classification, or sufficient professional experience.
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Overview

The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) program is designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates, offering a unique combination of business knowledge and practical experience to equip you for success in the FinTech industry.

FinTech lies at the heart of the rapidly transforming digital financial landscape. As financial technologies advance and businesses shift toward consumer-centric strategies, the demand for professionals with a robust understanding of FinTech and its applications continues to grow.

The program will primarily be taught at the University of Suffolk’s newly developed Bloomberg Lab. This state-of-the-art facility provides students with access to cutting-edge tools and real-world environments, ensuring an immersive and practical learning experience and offering students a world-class platform for financial education and skills building.

Each Bloomberg Terminal in the lab has the same advanced tools used by financial professionals in leading firms globally. These terminals provide access to real-time market data, financial news, and analytics, enabling students to work with up-to-the-minute information as they would in professional settings. Offering simulation of real-world scenarios where students use the Lab to simulate financial scenarios, such as portfolio management, trading, and risk analysis, giving them practical exposure to industry processes. This real-world application bridges the gap between academic theory and professional practice and experience with these terminals signals to employers that graduates are industry-ready and familiar with the platforms used daily by top-tier firms.

The program emphasises the skills required to thrive in the dynamic FinTech market, including:

  • Global FinTech Market Understanding: Gain deep insights into the trends, dynamics, and challenges of the FinTech industry, enabling you to identify opportunities and navigate complexities effectively.
  • Technical Proficiency: Acquire diverse technical skills, including software engineering, data analytics, and computational techniques, to develop innovative solutions to real-world FinTech challenges.
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving: Master the ability to create cutting-edge solutions by applying technical expertise and global market awareness.
  • Professional Development: Cultivate research acumen, professional conduct, and market awareness, making you a valuable asset to any organisation.

The University of Suffolk is world-class and committed to our region. We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(The Guardian University Guide 2024)

6th

in the UK for spend on academic services

(The Complete University Guide 2024)

11th

in the UK for social inclusion

(The Good University Guide 2023)

Course Modules

Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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30 credit module 

30 credit module 

30 credit module

30 credit module

30 credit module 

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WHY SUFFOLK

2nd in the UK for Career Prospects

WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

An MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) offers a broad range of career opportunities, especially when paired with practical experience in using industry-standard tools like Bloomberg terminals. Bloomberg Labs, which provide access to Bloomberg’s comprehensive financial data, analytics, and trading platforms, are an excellent way to enhance your expertise and gain hands-on experience in real-time financial markets.:

  • Financial Analysis/Consultant - You would be responsible for analysing financial systems, technologies, and trends, then providing insights on how financial institutions can leverage technology for growth and efficiency.
  • Data Analyst/Scientist in Finance - Uses statistical tools, machine learning, and large datasets to analyse financial trends, risk factors, and customer behaviour.
  • Quantitative Analyst - Use mathematical models to identify trends, forecast market movements, and optimize trading strategies. You’ll likely work with large datasets and complex algorithms.
  • Blockchain Developers - focus on creating and maintaining blockchain technologies, including smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, and other distributed  technologies.

Your Course Team

Dr Muhammed Mahmoud

Muhammed is an Accounting and Finance lecturer whose teaching style aims to connect scholarly concepts with real-life examples to help students grasp topics.

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Dr Ross Kemble

Ross has been at the University of Suffolk for the past 3 years as the Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Programme Leader.

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Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,090

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,010*

per 20 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£14,625

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,150

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,525*

per 30 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,210

per year

*Please contact Student Centre for further information on part-time fees

Further Information

Postgraduate Loans are available for this course, we also offer University of Suffolk Alumni a 25% reduction on fees, find out more below.

Postgraduate Funding Alumni Loyalty Scheme International Students

How to apply

Applying for a postgraduate programme is simple, you can apply using the link below. You can also find out more about what to include on your application and how to contact us for support during the process on the Postgraduate Study link.

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