Master in Financial Technology MSc

Tuition is £34,000 full-time / £17,000 part-time per year (International). Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Aug 21, 2027.

About This Course

Financial Technology or FinTech is here to stay. For those seeking a career in financial services, the challenges and opportunities offered by recent technological enhancements are profound.

This MSc Financial Technology programme has been carefully designed to provide a robust understanding of the technological and commercial aspects of this evolving field. You'll gain insights into blockchain, digital banking, cryptocurrencies, and programming with Python.

The programme features opportunities for experiential learning, including access to trading simulations via AmplifyME, the Bloomberg suite, and various financial databases. You’ll complete a dissertation in your final year, allowing for either academic exploration or entrepreneurial application within the FinTech industry.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.