Overview

The operation of financial markets and the delivery of financial services impact a variety of real-world issues including job creation and credit approval.

During your studies, you will enhance your skills and understanding by combining practice and theory.

The Finance, Technology and Policy programme offered at The University of Edinburgh benefits:

The University of Edinburgh is 34th in the 2026 QS World University rankings, offering a degree that is highly-regarded worldwide.
The Business School's strong industry links offer practical experience, insights, and networking opportunities.
An international community of students, alumni, and faculty will provide you with diverse perspectives and a global network.
A dedicated Student Development team will be an integral part of your student experience, helping you develop your employability and maximise your potential in the global market.

Career opportunities

Hugely respected by global employers, our programmes provide students with access to world-class academics and courses that are underpinned by real-world insights. From blockchain analyst to software engineer, our MSc in Finance Technology and Policy can lead to a variety of specialised careers.

Accreditation

Not only is the University of Edinburgh Business School part of a world renowned University, but it is also accredited by the three most influential business accreditation bodies:

the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Markets and Investment
Financial Valuation
FinTech Infrastructures and Policy
Python Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-10 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Public Policy Financial Technology View 90 other Masters in Financial Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

An undergraduate honours degree in finance, economics, engineering or informatics is normally required.
You will need to have taken and passed at least one course with significant statistical analysis and/or programming as part of your undergraduate degree or be able to demonstrate that you have relevant work experience in the use of statistical and/or programming software packages.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis if some level of finance/economics/informatics content formed part of the degree and you can demonstrate a high level of quantitative ability through your degree results.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but have relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43900 GBP / year

≈ 43900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

33200 GBP / year

≈ 33200 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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