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MSc Financial Technology (Fintech)
University of Exeter

MSc Financial Technology (Fintech)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Financial Management

Course Summary

OverviewGain an education in finance and economics so you can use technology to design and manage financial products and servicesGet ahead of the competition through an enhanced understanding of advancing technologies and business innovations, and explore the latest thinking with our FinTech SocietyLearn from The University of Exeter Business School’s existing expertise in Bitcoin and Blockchain, alongside the University’s wider expertise in economics, finance, data science, cyber security and lawDevelop practical skills like coding during our unique ‘Hackathon’ module and a variety of other innovative teaching methodsTake part in group work throughout our modules to develop practical team working and employment ready skills.

Modules

Advanced Financial Technology (15 Credits) - Core
This module builds onBEEM061Fundamentals of Financial Technology, but goes deeper into exploring how blockchain can be utilised with big data techniques. You will examine the economics and environmental impact of bitcoin mining, appraise the merits and drawbacks of different existing blockchains, and examine in depth how bitcoin works by studying the bitcoin whitepaper and its protocol. Game theory will be used to examine miner competitive dynamics, network theory will be used to examine the topology of block propagation, and big data techniques will be used to extract information from the blockchain. New use cases that allow secure identity management and micropayments will also be introduced.
Applied Econometrics 1 (15 Credits) - Core
Banking and Financial Services (15 Credits) - Core
Financial Modelling (15 Credits) - Core
Fundamentals of Financial Technology (15 Credits) - Core
Hackathon Project (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,700

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or equivalent from a recognised university, including at least one mathematical / quantitative module at 2:1 or equivalent. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

University information

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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