MSc Fintech and Trading

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Course codeNN2H

Duration1 year

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LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course prepares you to become skilled managers and practitioners in the financial services industry. You’ll develop expertise in practical trading systems and emerging financial technologies, such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning. Through hands-on learning, you'll improve your technical, conceptual, and analytical skills.

A key feature is the “Trading Room” environment, where you’ll use the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) Workspace to analyse actual market data like a financial trader.

You’ll also learn to solve real-world financial problems and create accurate financial models, equipping you for the challenges of the complex financial markets.

How you'll learn

A range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, and group work, will be used to encourage you to develop intellectual and cognitive skills. All methods will employ, to some extent, features like didactic exposition, interactive sessions, research, and directed private study.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you need:

2:2 honours degree; or
Equivalent professional qualifications

You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course:

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (IELTS)

We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. View the complete list.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.

This can come from:

Previous learning
Work experience

If you think you could get APL, contact our Admissions team(opens in new tab).

Fees and finance support

2025/26 fees

The annual fee for this course is:

£8,500 if you are from the UK/Europe
£17,000 if you are an international student

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This information was correct at the time of publication.

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