MSc Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech)

This FinTech programme is designed to make sure you learn by doing. From the very first semester, you’ll get hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Python, KNIME, and live market data platforms, giving you the chance to tackle real-world financial challenges. The ICMA Centre’s modern dealing rooms, fitted with Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals, let you practise trading, portfolio management, and risk analysis in an environment that mirrors professional financial workplaces. Along the way, you can earn professional certifications, work on practical projects, and even take a placement that lets you bring your skills directly into the workplace.

Here’s what your experiential journey looks like:

• Hands-on market simulations: Practise trading, portfolio management, and risk assessment using live financial data in the Centre’s world-class dealing rooms with over 100 Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals.
• Industry-standard software & technical tools: Gain real technical skills with Python, SQL, and the KNIME Analytics Platform, with the opportunity to earn a professional KNIME Level 1 certification.
• Work placement & project module: Apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting through a summer work placement or a tailored research project, helping you build your network and boost employability.
• Real-world projects & assessments: Complete data-driven tasks and case-based projects in modules like Programming for Finance, Machine Learning, AI and Big Data in Finance, and Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Applications.
• Careers support: Receive dedicated guidance from the Henley Careers and Professional Development team, from CV feedback to interview coaching, so you’re ready for your first role.

The facilities supporting your learning include the ICMA Centre’s dealing rooms, Bloomberg and Refinitiv terminals, seminar spaces, and advanced programming environments — all designed to give you a real taste of professional finance life.

Graduates from this FinTech programme are well-prepared to step straight into exciting careers where finance and technology meet. Typical roles include FinTech Analyst, Data & Risk Consultant, Blockchain/Payments Specialist, or Quantitative Finance Professional. With hands-on experience, practical projects, and strong industry connections, you’ll have the confidence and skills to make an impact in banks, fintech startups, consulting firms, or regulatory and technology teams.

Here’s how Henley supports your career success and long-term progression:
• Dedicated careers support: The Henley Careers and Professional Development Team guides you every step of the way — offering CV advice, interview coaching, networking events, and one-to-one consultations to help you plan your career.
• Strong employment outcomes: Many graduates secure jobs within a year of finishing, with an average salary of around £44,600, reflecting how valued these skills are by employers.
• Industry connections: Henley’s strong ties with top employers like Deloitte, Boston Consulting Group, UBS, KPMG, and Société Générale give you direct access to potential career opportunities.
• Professional credibility: The programme’s alignment with the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program adds professional recognition, helping if you wish to pursue CFA qualifications.
• Graduate outcomes: Alumni report excellent employability and career progression, with support from Henley’s careers service being a key factor in landing roles that match their ambitions.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this MSc, you could continue your studies by pursuing professional qualifications like the CFA, which is well-supported by the programme’s curriculum. Alternatively, you could take a research-focused path with a PhD in finance, fintech, or data analytics, or specialise further with postgraduate study in areas such as computational finance, risk management, or AI in finance, building deeper technical expertise and research credentials.