MSc FinTech and Policy

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Cyberlaw
• Data Analytics
• Entrepreneurship And The Digital Economy
• Equity Investment Analysis
• Ethics And Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence
• Fixed Income Investments
• Foundations Of Finance: Finance & Investments
• Internet Of Things
• New Business Venturing
• Overview Of Fintech
• Python Programming In Fintech
• Accounting & Finance For Business
• Ai And Ai Programming
• Cases In Fintech And Policy
• Digital Project Development
• Financial Regulation And Fintech Policy
• Fintech And Policy Project
• Innovation Management
• International Corporate Governance
• Overview Of Fintech
• Risk Management

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in any recognised subject is required, although students with degrees with any of the following subjects would be especially well equipped for our MSc programme: Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Law, Politics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Mathematics or Science or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£13,500
 

Overseas
£20,800
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
 

Our masters will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to understand the ever-changing FinTech landscape.
 

With an MSc in FinTech and Policy it's likely you'll pursue a career in roles like the following:

• App Developer
• Compliance Officer
• Data Specialist
• Financial Analyst
• Blockchain Developer, and many more.