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Overview
Education
In the MSc Finance and FinTech programme, you will specialise in digital banking and payment systems, Python programming and finance applications of machine learning algorithms. The Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech) degree is offered by the University of Reading.
The advances in financial technology have brought about transformational changes in many branches of the finance industry. The introduction of blockchain technology and digital currencies have created a revolution in payment systems. It has also generated widespread disintermediation via peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding for firms, and online stockbroking and robo-advisory services for individual investors. Many of these innovations are based on the processing of large amounts of data (or “Big Data”) via machine learning algorithms.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Financial Markets
- Securities, Futures and Options
- Digital Banking and Payment System
- Fundamentals of Financial Markets
- Programming for Fintech (Python)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Financial Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 117 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Full transcripts of all degree programmes taken. If these are not in English, a certified translation into English is required.
- An English language certificate (for example IELTS or TOEFL)
- Contact details for two academic/professional references.
- Statement of purpose.
- A copy of your passport (for international students).
Tuition Fee
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 9 months. -
National
17600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 9 months.
Living costs for Reading
903 - 1382 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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