Technology is the lifeblood of financial services. This interdisciplinary MSc combines finance, AI, data science and more to give you the edge for a career at the rapidly expanding FinTech sector.
Built around the pioneering research of the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology, the course provides specialist knowledge and practical experience across the sector. Master the new technologies reshaping the financial landscape at a global top 40 university for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Modules
Develop advanced technical, analytical and financial skills for the fast- evolving FinTech sector.
Interdisciplinary expertise: finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain, data science and information systems
Specialist FinTech knowledge:鈥痚xplore the emerging technologies of digital finance
Critical thinking skills:鈥痗hallenge established models and understand how technology is transforming financial services
Applied professional experience: apply FinTech theory to real business challenges
Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.
These are indicative optional modules which may vary year-on-year.
Teaching and learning
You鈥檒l combine research-led teaching with practical, industry-focused learning.
A global hub:鈥痵tudy at the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology, a world-class, cutting-edge research hub
Unique FinTech in Practice option: fine-tune your skills tackling real-world scenarios - including visits to The Shard, London, where you鈥檒l be challenged and guided by FinTech professionals
Industry engagement: guest presentations, networking opportunities and company engagement with key FinTech figures
Expert teaching:鈥痩earn from academics across Finance and Information Systems Management & Analytics (ISMA)
Career support:鈥�personalised careers and professional development through the MSc CareersPlus & Employer Relations team
The class size for this course is around 87 students.
Students on this MSc will typically receive 27 contact hours per module, via a mixture of virtual and in-person support.
Over three terms you will complete seven compulsory modules, and select two optional modules. Assessment of these modules will vary, and you may be assessed by group presentation, individual assignment, or examination.
Entry requirements
2.1 degree at undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent.
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
Please adjust your country as required:
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and assessment and some student amenities.
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.鈥�
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue, where module-related costs are detailed. Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2026/27 year of study).
Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
Study materials
Travel
Graduation robes and photographs
Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.鈥�
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Graduates from this course have gone on to work for employers including:
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They have pursued roles such as:
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The team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.
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Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it鈥檚 where you discover who you could become.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.
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