Financial Technology MSc Aston University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time	1 years	September, January, April	find out	find out

Course overview

Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, our MSc Financial Technology programme merges finance fundamentals with the dynamic field of financial technology. It enhances your analytical and quantitative skills, preparing you to navigate the complexities of modern finance.

Focused on financial markets, investment strategies and emerging technologies like blockchain, the course strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and benefit from our dedicated trading room, setting you up for competitive career paths.

The programme is led by experienced academics who have industry backgrounds, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. It equips you for a variety of fintech careers.

Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

The benefits of block teaching are numerous: it supports a balanced study-life experience, reduces the stress of multitasking across various subjects, and fosters a better understanding of each topic by concentrating on it fully. Students are more engaged, motivated, and resilient, which can lead to better learning outcomes and a healthier environment.