Overview

Key Facts

Based on an existing MSc specialising in Data Science, an interdisciplinary degree convened by the Department of Statistics, University of Cape Town has created this new degree in Financial Technology by offering three elective courses and a 60-credit dissertation convened by the Financial Innovation Lab.

In this Master's degree, students acquire the necessary finance and computer science skills to start a career in the financial services industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Databases for Data Scientists

Statistical & High-Performance Computing

Fintech and Cryptocurrencies

Financial Economics

Financial Systems Design

Digital Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Financial Technology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Honours degree or equivalent (equivalent to a UCT Hons degree), with at least a good 2nd class pass (above 65%). Note that the 65% threshold is not a binding restriction.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

115520 ZAR / year

≈ 115520 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / 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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Scholarships Information

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