Finance and Technology (FinTech) (with a professional placement year)
University of SussexCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Finance and Technology (FinTech) (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025) 10th in the UK for Economics and Finance (Research.com Best Universities Ranking 2025) Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the course Gain the financial technology (FinTech) skills essential for a career in tomorrow’s financial institutions. With developments in computing continuing to accelerate, understanding their applications to financial markets will make you highly employable in a variety of i... International tuition fees are £27,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 5 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points This score should be from the full IB Diploma. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £40,500 | £51,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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