MSc Financial Technology (Finance)

At Essex, the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) goes beyond lectures, giving you hands-on experience with the tools, environments, and real-world data that matter most in today’s finance and technology sectors. You’ll work in a Bloomberg virtual trading floor to model financial data and explore markets just like professionals do. The course also provides access to quantitative software such as MatLab, Stata, and Eviews, and offers collaborative sessions, group projects, and seminars with insights from industry professionals. Support from the Essex Business School Learning Team and the subject librarian ensures you have guidance while applying these practical skills.

These experiential opportunities include:

- A dedicated Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab and virtual trading floor where you can work with industry-standard financial data and analytics tools.

- Access to quantitative analysis software including MatLab, Stata, and Eviews, available in university labs and remotely for your modelling and data analysis work.

- Group projects, seminars, and case-based activities with input from visiting business professionals and experts from the City, helping you apply theory to real-world challenges.

- Collaborative spaces in the Essex Business School building, including study booths and breakout zones, to support teamwork, presentations, and peer learning.

- Support from the Essex Careers and Employability service, including guidance on internships, placements, work experience, and on-campus employer talks to expand your professional network.

Graduates from the MSc Financial Technology (Finance) at Essex often move into rewarding roles where they combine finance and technology skills: you could work as a financial analyst, a FinTech consultant, a data and risk specialist, or a technology strategist within financial services. The degree equips you with technical expertise, industry insight, and professional confidence, giving you a strong foundation to enter the workforce with purpose.

Here’s how Essex supports your progress and future career success:

• Dedicated careers support: The University’s Student Support and Employability teams provide tailored careers advice, help with CVs and interviews, and guidance in securing work experience, internships, placements, or voluntary opportunities. They also organise employer talks and networking events on campus.

• Graduate destinations: Many Essex Business School graduates go into roles in financial analysis, management, public administration, and accountancy at well-known organisations and dynamic SMEs, helping build practical professional networks from day one.

• Industry links and networking: Seminars with visiting business professionals, along with Essex’s connections through the Knowledge Gateway enterprise hub, give you direct exposure to potential employers while you study.

• Entrepreneurship support: If you have a business idea, the Essex Startups team offers support to help you develop it, from initial concept to early-stage launch.

• Accreditation value: Your degree combines rigorous finance training with contemporary technological skills, enhancing your credibility in fields that increasingly require hybrid expertise, from digital payments to blockchain and AI-driven financial services.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this MSc, you could continue with doctoral study if you are interested in advanced research or an academic career, such as pursuing a PhD in Finance, Economics, or Computational Finance at Essex or another research-focused institution. You might also explore specialised short courses or professional qualifications in areas like financial data science, risk analytics, or financial regulation to further strengthen your expertise