Overview

The MSc Blockchain and Financial Technologies course from University of East London will offer a number of core modules including a dissertation and a limited number of optional modules to enable students who wish to pursue specialisms in areas such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Fintech, AI systems in finance, cyber security and data analytics in finance and businesses

How you'll learn

The specialist laboratories have everything you will need to develop a thorough critical understanding and gain valuable hands-on experience in a wide range of emerging technologies. You will learn to critically develop and evaluate information security policy and assess the effectiveness and improvement of information systems security within the financial systems.

The dedicated and specialist staff will support you throughout the course and you will be assigned a personal tutor, a course tutor and module tutors to oversee your progress. Dr Amin Karami, the programme leader, has a wide range of expertise in Big Data Analytics, Computational Intelligence and Cyber Security in both industry and academia.

This programme consists of four taught modules and an optional placement year. As a key element of this course you will be asked to complete a dissertation on a cutting-edge topic of your choice. Whatever topic you choose, your dissertation will make an active contribution to the field, providing you with excellent experience for a future career in Blockchain and Financial Technologies.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Intelligent Systems
Security Management
Big Data Analytics
Professional Life (Mental Wealth)
Industrial Sandwich Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-21 00:00:00 , International

More details

We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Financial Technology View 87 other Masters in Financial Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content).
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16740 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16740 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11340 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK: Part time: £1890 Per 30 credit module

Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3500

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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