MSc Financial Technology (FinTech)

Course overview

MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) develops technical and strategic skills at the intersection of finance and technology, covering digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, financial data, regulation and emerging financial technologies. Students gain practical experience with Python, SQL, Power BI and data analytics, with opportunities to complete an internship, placement or dissertation. It is a one-year full-time programme at Peel Park and accepts international students

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

Business

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£16,980 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

5500 GBP

City

Salford

Country

England

Campus

Peel Park

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

• University of Salford Pakistan requirements: four-year Bachelor's degree with GPA 2.5/4.0 or 55%; or three-year Bachelor's degree (with honours) with GPA 3.0/4.0 or 75%; or two-year Bachelor's degree plus two-year Master's degree with GPA 2.7/4.0 or 60%. Individual programme requirements may differ.

Scholarships & discounts

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship: £3,000 for eligible postgraduate applicants on eligible full-time Master's programmes; first-class degree and offer conditions apply.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Deposit

£5,500

Course modules

• Modules include Global Financial Technologies, Digital Assets, Cryptocurrencies and Trading, SQL and Databases Management, Business Intelligence using Power BI, Financial Programming and Technologies with Python, and FinTech Data Analytics. Students then complete a 60-credit Practical Project, choosing an Internship, Placement or Dissertation pathway.