Financial Technology Leeds Trinity University

Overview

Designed for the next generation of finance professionals, Financial Technology from Leeds Trinity University programme equips you with the skills to lead the finance industry into a digital future.

Key facts 

Studying MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at Leeds Trinity University places you at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic and fastest-growing FinTech ecosystems.

Based in West Yorkshire, you'll study in a region that employs over 44,000 people in financial services and contributes more than £5.3bn to the UK economy. Leeds has a growing reputation for its strength in green finance, lending, payments, and RegTech, and is home to over 100 FinTech firms and a thriving network of financial institutions, including the UK's Infrastructure Bank, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and a growing presence from the Bank of England. 

Whether you choose to build your career in Leeds or financial centres around the world, this programme equips you with the skills to thrive in the fast-evolving FinTech sector.

You'll explore the modern payment systems, robo-advisors, and alternative finance in the Financial Technologies and Digital Banking module. In Emerging Technologies in Finance, you'll develop and demonstrate practical skills in AI, blockchain, and machine learning by designing a FinTech solution to address a real-world challenge.

In Entrepreneurship, Regulations and Risk Management, you'll develop the skills to design, evaluate, and launch innovative FinTech business models. You'll assess the regulatory environment and conduct risk audits, preparing you to build responsible and robust FinTech ventures.

Research Methods and Analytics will develop your critical thinking and analytical ability, enabling you to conduct high-quality and ethical research in financial contexts. These skills will prepare you for the Masters Research Project, where you'll apply your learning to a real-world issue or opportunity in FinTech. You'll complete this project through one of three pathways: academic research, consultancy, or venture creation, aligning your final project with your career aspirations.