The MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) at the UWE Bristol is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Accounting & Finance. Delivered at the University's Frenchay Campus campus in Bristol, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 18,000 Starting each September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The UWE Bristol offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
A course that equips you to address the pervasive impact of disruptive financial technologies. You'll gain a distinctive, globally marketable set of skills. This programme is jointly run by Bristol Business School and The Department for Computer Science and Creative Technologies.
Financial technologies are at the core of disruptive transformation in the financial and professional services industries, with applications for operations and effectiveness spreading across the global economy.
There's a need for graduates with both the technical and business acumen to drive these developments forward to meet growing global demand.
The MSc Financial Technology at UWE Bristol has been designed to address the fintech skills shortage, by giving you the portfolio of technical and business skills essential to fast-tracking your FinTech career.
Course Modules
Compulsory
Learning Structure
Your learning will be developed through a mix of industry-inspired case studies, live briefs, innovation and creative problem-solving projects and industry thought leadership in guest lectures.
You'll work regularly in our Bloomberg Trading Room and, if you wish, can study for the Bloomberg Trading Certificate alongside your Master's.
You may participate in business pitches and data projects, and work alongside researchers inour Big Data Laboratory.
And there'll be lots of opportunities to network with the regional FinTech community through seminars, conferences, module partnerships and live projects.
Assessment including applied projects, case studies, group and individual presentations, live project consultancy, portfolios and extended research reports, as well as exams.
Entry Requirements
- A second class Bacheor degree in accounting or a relevant discipline.
- If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, you will be considered on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 20 October 2025.