Study Financial Technology MSc at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Computer Science

Financial Technology MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

The financial services sector has changed and is being disrupted by new emerging technologies and brand-new business models. This programme aims to make you an expert in both. Our Financial Technology MSc takes a computer-science-first approach, enabling you to stay ahead of the innovations that are changing the financial services industry. Advanced technologies are reshaping the financial sector, requiring constant innovation to stay competitive. This Master's programme will deepen your understanding of these technologies and how to apply them to financial services. Spanning business, finance, and technology, this master's puts you at the cutting edge of the field. You will gain deep insights into blockchain, machine learning applications in finance, core finance principles, programming, and business strategy. The programme also provides opportunities to explore quantitative finance methods, algorithmic trading, database technologies, and financial policy and regulation. Assessment includes practical coursework that reflects real-world scenarios. You'll complete a significant project during the summer term, either in collaboration with an industry partner or as an academic research project supervised by UCL's leading academics. This MSc is ideal for individuals with a background in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) who are looking to pursue a career in technology-driven finance, banking, or further academic research.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£50,600.00 (US$ 65,346) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£50,600.00 (US$ 65,346) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or a similarly quantitative subject. Programming experience in a language such as Python, C++ or Matlab is an advantage but is not mandatory. Relevant work experience is also taken into account. Some programming experience means that you have experience of working on projects deploying code or have passed modules/ assessments in your previous education with coding components. If you do not have this knowledge, there will be tutorials offered at the beginning of the programme, but you will be expected to get up to speed rapidly. A self-assessment test will be available to determine if you will need additional support for coding. A good knowledge of linear algebra, statistics and probability theory will be assumed.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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