Study MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) at University of Essex in the UK, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science)

UK

12

What will I learn?

MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) course give you the understanding of the specifics and the intricacies of financial and economics markets, the ability to apply advanced computing methods and the ability to design and program solutions that successfully exploit the synergy between finance, economics, and computation.Our course will give you both the theoretical and technical skills that are specific for the finance industry, as well as transferable skills such as the ability to develop and present an argument, and the ability to work independently and in groups.The MSc Financial Technology suite of courses has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Masters in financial technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to our MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science) course, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Finance) and MSc Financial Technology (Economics), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£24,675.00 (US$ 31,866) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

27/07/2026

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Maths, Physics, Statistics. We will consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above which includes: At least one Maths or Econometrics module, such as: Calculus, Differential Equations, Econometrics, Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Processes.

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

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About University of Essex

At Essex, students learn to think differently, find new ways of doing things and adopt new techniques for solving problems.

  • World-leading academics in a research-intensive environment
  • Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
  • Flexible course structure, students study what matters to them
  • Internationally diverse university

Get in touch