12 monthsProgramme duration
15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Studying MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Leeds Trinity University places you at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic and fastest-growing FinTech ecosystems.
Based in West Yorkshire, you'll study in a region that employs over 44,000 people in financial services and contributes more than £5.3bn to the UK economy. Leeds has a growing reputation for its strength in green finance, lending, payments, and RegTech, and is home to over 100 FinTech firms and a thriving network of financial institutions, including the UK's Infrastructure Bank, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a growing presence from the Bank of England.
Whether you choose to build your career in Leeds or financial centres around the world, this programme equips you with the skills to thrive in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.
You'll explore the modern payment systems, robo-advisors, and alternative finance in the Financial Technologies and Digital Banking module. In Emerging Technologies in Finance, you'll develop and demonstrate practical skills in AI, blockchain, and machine learning by designing a FinTech solution to address a real-world challenge.
In Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, you'll develop the skills to design, evaluate, and launch innovative FinTech business models. You'll assess the regulatory environment and conduct risk audits, preparing you to build responsible and robust FinTech ventures.
Research Methods and Analytics will develop your critical thinking and analytical ability, enabling you to conduct high-quality and ethical research in financial contexts. These skills will prepare you for the Masters Research Project, where you'll apply your learning to a real-world issue or opportunity in FinTech. You'll complete this project through one of three pathways: academic research, consultancy, or venture creation, aligning your final project with your career aspirations.
Career progression
This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles across the FinTech and financial services sectors. Typical graduate career paths include:
You'll also be well-prepared for roles in product development, UX and service design, innovation strategy, compliance and risk analysis, and digital transformation consulting.
For those interested in academic or applied research, the programme also offers a strong foundation for further study at PhD level.
Based in West Yorkshire, you'll study in a region that employs over 44,000 people in financial services and contributes more than £5.3bn to the UK economy. Leeds has a growing reputation for its strength in green finance, lending, payments, and RegTech, and is home to over 100 FinTech firms and a thriving network of financial institutions, including the UK's Infrastructure Bank, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a growing presence from the Bank of England.
Whether you choose to build your career in Leeds or financial centres around the world, this programme equips you with the skills to thrive in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.
You'll explore the modern payment systems, robo-advisors, and alternative finance in the Financial Technologies and Digital Banking module. In Emerging Technologies in Finance, you'll develop and demonstrate practical skills in AI, blockchain, and machine learning by designing a FinTech solution to address a real-world challenge.
In Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, you'll develop the skills to design, evaluate, and launch innovative FinTech business models. You'll assess the regulatory environment and conduct risk audits, preparing you to build responsible and robust FinTech ventures.
Research Methods and Analytics will develop your critical thinking and analytical ability, enabling you to conduct high-quality and ethical research in financial contexts. These skills will prepare you for the Masters Research Project, where you'll apply your learning to a real-world issue or opportunity in FinTech. You'll complete this project through one of three pathways: academic research, consultancy, or venture creation, aligning your final project with your career aspirations.
Career progression
This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles across the FinTech and financial services sectors. Typical graduate career paths include:
- Financial analysts
- Corporate analysts
- Data scientists
- Consultants
- Entreprenuers
- Professionals in banking, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions
- Specialists in RegTech, WealthTech, and other emerging FinTech sub-sectors.
You'll also be well-prepared for roles in product development, UX and service design, innovation strategy, compliance and risk analysis, and digital transformation consulting.
For those interested in academic or applied research, the programme also offers a strong foundation for further study at PhD level.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Accounting and Finance
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Studying MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Leeds Trinity University places you at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic and fastest-growing FinTech ecosystems.
Based in West Yorkshire, you'll study in a region that employs over 44,000 people in financial services and contributes more than £5.3bn to the UK economy. Leeds has a growing reputation for its strength in green finance, lending, payments, and RegTech, and is home to over 100 FinTech firms and a thriving network of financial institutions, including the UK's Infrastructure Bank, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a growing presence from the Bank of England.
Whether you choose to build your career in Leeds or financial centres around the world, this programme equips you with the skills to thrive in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.
You'll explore the modern payment systems, robo-advisors, and alternative finance in the Financial Technologies and Digital Banking module. In Emerging Technologies in Finance, you'll develop and demonstrate practical skills in AI, blockchain, and machine learning by designing a FinTech solution to address a real-world challenge.
In Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, you'll develop the skills to design, evaluate, and launch innovative FinTech business models. You'll assess the regulatory environment and conduct risk audits, preparing you to build responsible and robust FinTech ventures.
Research Methods and Analytics will develop your critical thinking and analytical ability, enabling you to conduct high-quality and ethical research in financial contexts. These skills will prepare you for the Masters Research Project, where you'll apply your learning to a real-world issue or opportunity in FinTech. You'll complete this project through one of three pathways: academic research, consultancy, or venture creation, aligning your final project with your career aspirations.
Career progression
This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles across the FinTech and financial services sectors. Typical graduate career paths include:
You'll also be well-prepared for roles in product development, UX and service design, innovation strategy, compliance and risk analysis, and digital transformation consulting.
For those interested in academic or applied research, the programme also offers a strong foundation for further study at PhD level.
Based in West Yorkshire, you'll study in a region that employs over 44,000 people in financial services and contributes more than £5.3bn to the UK economy. Leeds has a growing reputation for its strength in green finance, lending, payments, and RegTech, and is home to over 100 FinTech firms and a thriving network of financial institutions, including the UK's Infrastructure Bank, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a growing presence from the Bank of England.
Whether you choose to build your career in Leeds or financial centres around the world, this programme equips you with the skills to thrive in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.
You'll explore the modern payment systems, robo-advisors, and alternative finance in the Financial Technologies and Digital Banking module. In Emerging Technologies in Finance, you'll develop and demonstrate practical skills in AI, blockchain, and machine learning by designing a FinTech solution to address a real-world challenge.
In Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, you'll develop the skills to design, evaluate, and launch innovative FinTech business models. You'll assess the regulatory environment and conduct risk audits, preparing you to build responsible and robust FinTech ventures.
Research Methods and Analytics will develop your critical thinking and analytical ability, enabling you to conduct high-quality and ethical research in financial contexts. These skills will prepare you for the Masters Research Project, where you'll apply your learning to a real-world issue or opportunity in FinTech. You'll complete this project through one of three pathways: academic research, consultancy, or venture creation, aligning your final project with your career aspirations.
Career progression
This programme prepares you for a wide range of roles across the FinTech and financial services sectors. Typical graduate career paths include:
- Financial analysts
- Corporate analysts
- Data scientists
- Consultants
- Entreprenuers
- Professionals in banking, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions
- Specialists in RegTech, WealthTech, and other emerging FinTech sub-sectors.
You'll also be well-prepared for roles in product development, UX and service design, innovation strategy, compliance and risk analysis, and digital transformation consulting.
For those interested in academic or applied research, the programme also offers a strong foundation for further study at PhD level.
Admission Requirements
169+
79+
59+
105+
6+
2.7+
- An honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline.
- Applicants with significant professional/business experience (at least three years at management level) will be considered following a short interview.
- This programme welcomes applicants from both finance and non-finance backgrounds.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,000 GBP
International
15,000 GBP
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