MSc Financial Technology (Finance)
University of Essex
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Essex

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The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Masters in Financial Technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study. The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so ...Read more

The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Masters in Financial Technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study. The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Masters in Financial Technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study.The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Masters in Financial Technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Economics) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study.Essex Business School is helping to create the business leaders of the future those who are creative, innovative and ethically aware.Our Student Support team work closely with the University’s Employability and Careers service to help you with careers information and advice and CV support. They will help you find work experience, internships, placements and voluntary opportunities and provide access to employer talks on campus. We also work closely with the Essex Startups team to support our budding entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground.

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WUSCA ranking:
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73/279
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47th
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29th
What students say
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Catarina
04 Nov 25

The University of Essex is extremely international with students from 140 different countries. As an international students this makes me have a sense of community as there are a..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15

the best thing about my course is the helpful tutors and the very professional lecturers.the students accomodation is very nice and clean.i have my own bathroom anth the building..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Business / Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Science, Data Analysis, Statistics or we will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above).

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£15,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£24,675 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£24,675 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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Catarina
04 Nov 25
MSc Financial Technology (Finance)
The University of Essex is extremely international with students from 140 different countries. As an international students this makes me have a sense of community as there are a...
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SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15
the best thing about my course is the helpful tutors and the very professional lecturers.the students accomodation is very nice and clean.i have my own bathroom anth the building...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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