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Essential detailsThe MSc in Financial Technology and Systems equips you with the technical and analytical capabilities required for designing, implementing, and commercializing next-generation open banking platforms while assessing risks. This unique program stands out by offering students comprehensive system-level understanding of fintech's foundational components.Program advantagesDelivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School academics, this course provides hands-on experience with Bloomberg Trading Terminals, including a crypto stock investment competition where student teams manage allocated capital.You'll also collaborate directly with leading fintech organizations like Lloyds Banking Group, Allica Bank, Thirdfort, EarthID, and MoneyHop to develop groundbreaking fintech solutions that could transform the industry.An optional placement opportunity exists for students to work with UK or international fintech companies. Candidates can submit their CVs to the Corporate Relations and Employability Unit (CREU), which will match skills with organizational needs.Learning and evaluationThe program spans two teaching terms followed by a final dissertation in term 3.Assessment methods include:Coursework and data-driven problem-solving tasksCritical analysis essays applying theoretical conceptsPractical cybersecurity labs using industry toolsWritten examinations for taught modulesA 20-week cross-term group project to develop innovative products or enhance existing solutions
You should have a UK first or second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject area such as engineering, computer science,  economics or mathematics. We will also accept applicants with degrees in finance or other related subjects where they can demonstrate some exposure to statistics, probability or computer programming. However, this will be at the discretion of the programme management team. If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required: IELTS: 6.5. TOEFL iBT: 90