Finance (FinTech) with a Year Abroad - BSc
Swansea University
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The BSc Finance (FinTech) degree at Swansea University is for you. This degree is perfect if you have a dedicated interested in financial fields such as finance technology or programming for finance. What distinguishes this programme is its integration of real-world data sourced from widely recognised databases such as Refinitiv, FactSet, Obis M&A, and S&P Capital IQ – the very databases industry analysts and researchers rely on. By blending theory, empirical evidence, and practical ...Read more

The BSc Finance (FinTech) degree at Swansea University is for you. This degree is perfect if you have a dedicated interested in financial fields such as finance technology or programming for finance. What distinguishes this programme is its integration of real-world data sourced from widely recognised databases such as Refinitiv, FactSet, Obis M&A, and S&P Capital IQ – the very databases industry analysts and researchers rely on. By blending theory, empirical evidence, and practical application, you will build essential transferable skills, enabling the analysis and critical evaluation of real-world financial issues and concepts.Over the past decade, the booming FinTech sector has generated a surge in demand for highly specialised skills, leading to the emergence of exciting new job opportunities in this marketFinance (FinTech) at Swansea is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.Your Finance (FinTech) experience will benefit from a selection of optional modules in later years of study, allowing you to shape the degree towards your career goals.Teaching at Swansea is research led, and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.As a Finance (FinTech) graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.Whatever financial organisations you target after graduating, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles: Wealth Management or Investment Adviser, Financial Analyst, Risk ManagerFinancial Software Developer used in financial analysis, trading, and portfolio management, FinTech Specialist, FinTech Entrepreneur

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27 Dec 24

Swansea is a really fine place to study. The campus is absolutely stunning, right by the sea, and it feels like you're constantly surrounded by nature. The lecturers are generally..Read more

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Sai Suhaas
26 Sep 24

This is my second week at swansea and the freshers week was a wonderful time for me to understand the uni and the grading systems here. There is still a lot to learn but with the..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£19,600 per year

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MUJIB
27 Dec 24
Health Informatics, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Swansea is a really fine place to study. The campus is absolutely stunning, right by the sea, and it feels like you're constantly surrounded by nature. The lecturers are generally...
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This is my second week at swansea and the freshers week was a wonderful time for me to understand the uni and the grading systems here. There is still a lot to learn but with the...
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Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
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