Manchester Metropolitan University
MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech)
Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
* EU and non-EU international students full-time fee
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) at Manchester Metropolitan University explores how finance and technology merge, covering business analytics, AI, RegTech, risk management, behavioral science, programming and data analytics. You’ll use industry-standard tools including the Bloomberg Trading Suite to access live market data, run hands-on projects and complete a project developing practical financial decision-making and modeling skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates are in high demand. Career opportunities include FinTech analyst, data scientist, quantitative analyst, RegTech consultant, risk manager, product manager and roles in startups, technology firms or global banks. The Faculty Careers Service supports CVs, interviews, employer links and internships.
Financial technology (FinTech) is reshaping the global economy, transforming the way businesses, markets, and consumers engage with financial services. From innovative software and applications to new processes and business models, FinTech drives change at every level of industry.
In this course, you’ll explore the fast-moving world of financial markets and the disruptive impact of emerging financial technologies. Drawing on our expertise in finance, computing, risk management, and behavioural science, we’ll equip you with the tools to understand and analyse this evolving sector.
You’ll look at how finance and technology merge to change the way businesses and consumers interact and examine the regulatory frameworks that adapt in response. Through hands-on experience, you’ll develop skills in business analytics, AI, RegTech, and financial decision-making.
Our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Suite will give you access to live market data, enabling you to analyse trends and make informed financial decisions with professional precision.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to navigate, analyse, and contribute to one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy. This is more than a masters, this is your gateway to shaping the future of finance.
Features and benefits
- Industry insight and networking
Engage with leading FinTech experts and connect with future employers through guest lectures, careers events, and networking opportunities. Gain first-hand perspectives on market trends, financial innovations, and career opportunities. - Tailored final project
Shape your final project around your academic interests and career ambitions. This can take the form of an applied dissertation, consultancy project, community/social impact project, or business innovation project. - AI and sustainability focus
Learn how AI and sustainability are influencing finance. Explore case studies, responsible and ethical AI use, and sustainable technologies and business practices. - Industry-standard software
You’ll have regular access to our Bloomberg terminals to help you complete assessments and familiarise yourself with professional software used in the finance industry. - Study where finance thrives
Manchester is one of the UK’s major financial centres, home to regional offices of major organisations, global banks, and a thriving financial services sector, right on your doorstep.
Course Information
From mobile apps that bring banking to our fingertips to cryptocurrencies breaking traditional systems, we’re in the midst of a financial revolution with technology at the heart of it. This course gives you the opportunity to play an active role in that transformation.
Studying with us, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the technologies, business models and strategies that are reshaping the financial services sector. You'll explore key areas such as blockchain, AI and data analytics while also developing your understanding of financial risk, regulation and ethical considerations.
Throughout the course you’ll apply theory to practice. You’ll gain hands-on experience with our Bloomberg terminals where you’ll have the opportunity to earn recognised industry certifications free of charge, such as Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals, Bloomberg Market Concepts and Bloomberg ESG. Your independent project allows you to focus on an area of your choice and can be presented as a dissertation, consultancy project, a community project or a business innovation project. This gives you the flexibility to tailor your learning to your career ambitions while strengthening your professional network.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have a highly valued professional skill set that prepares you for senior roles across the financial services industry, whether that’s joining a disruptive start-up, an innovative tech firm or a leading global bank.
Year 1
You'll study several core units such as RegTech, financial innovation and business analytics. Alongside these, you’ll choose two option units. The credit-weighting of your option units can be substituted for credits gained on the RISE programme in your final transcript.
Your assessment is designed to reflect workplace practice rather than relying solely on traditional exams. You may prepare a presentation, do some programming, write a report or collaborate on solving a business problem.
For your final project, you’ll select a pathway that matches your interests and career goals, whether that’s through an applied dissertation, consultancy project, community/social impact initiative or a business innovation project. Beginning with a research proposal, you’ll progress to delivering a practical, impactful project that addresses real-world challenges, builds professional skills and prepares you to thrive in the FinTech sector.
Beyond the classroom, you can engage in extra-curricular activities through the Rise programme, which provides you with opportunities to undertake additional training and qualifications such as carbon literacy training and Microsoft and Adobe certifications.
Core modules
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Regulation and RegTech
- Innovations in Finance and Technology
- Business and Financial Analytics
- AI and Machine Learning Techniques
- Innovative Research Proposal
- Innovative Research Project
Option modules
- Blockchain for Industry
- Behavioural Biases and Financial Decision-Making
- Digital Leadership and Transformation
Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
International students who have been accepted onto this course, when applicable, may be eligible for a £5,000 scholarship in the first year of study, meaning the fee you pay will be £17,500. We will assess your eligibility when you apply to this course. You do not need to apply to this scholarship separately.
Graduates with FinTech expertise are in high demand as the industry continues to expand. Employers actively seek professionals who have the knowledge and experience of combining programming, data analytics and financial knowledge.
With our MSc in FinTech, you’ll be well-equipped with the essential skills, strategies and mindset required to excel in the competitive job market. You can apply your skills in dynamic start-ups, disruptive technology firms or established global banks.
Throughout your studies, the Faculty of Business and Law’s Careers and Employability Service is here to support you and equip you for success, offering tailored support from CV writing to interview preparation. You can further strengthen your career prospects and connect directly with employers through our careers fairs, guest lectures and internship opportunities.
With these opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in the financial services sector.
Study
- Full-time 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination