Financial Technology MSc

UCL (University College London)

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.