PostgraduateMSc

MSc Financial Technology (Economics)

Name: MSc Financial Technology (Economics)
Price: 24675 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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1 yearDuration

£24,675Per Year (Intl)

£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc MSc Financial Technology (Economics) at University of Essex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Financial Technology suite has three unique variants for you to explore so you can tailor your Master’s in Financial Technology to suit your interests and goals. In addition to the MSc Financial Technology (Economics) variant, there is also the option of MSc Financial Technology (Finance) and MSc Financial Technology (Computer Science), giving you the chance to specialise in your preferred area of study. From mobile banking to cryptocurrencies, from roboadvisors to copy trading, the financial services sector is transforming rapidly. International tuition fees are £24,675 per year, home/UK fees are £15,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Financial Technology and Digital Innovation

Microeconomics of Financial Markets

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Economics

Big Data Analytics for Finance

Financial System Architecture and Regulation

Advanced Econometric Methods

Risk Management and Fintech Applications

Research Methods and Dissertation

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,675

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,675

Home Student Fee

£15,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£29,500	£33,500
3 years	£21,500	£26,500	£33,500
5 years	£27,000	£33,500	£43,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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