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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Financial Technology
The University of EdinburghLocation not specified
4 yearsDuration
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Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Financial Technology at The University of Edinburgh. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The PhD in Financial Technology is a 3-year, full-time doctoral programme offering a flexible research programme at the intersection of finance/economics and informatics/technology. It allows you the opportunity to audit a course related to your research topic in agreement with your supervisors, with an expectation that you will work on research from the start. Given the programme's interdisciplinary nature, this includes courses in other schools. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Financial Markets and Theory
Quantitative Methods for Financial Research
Blockchain Technology and Distributed Systems
Machine Learning in Finance
Financial Data Analysis and Visualization
Research Methodology and Academic Writing
Algorithmic Trading and Market Microstructure
Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Economics
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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