The MSc in Fintech equips current and future employees and managers within the Financial Sector, with the skills and knowledge needed for a career at the forefront of the disruption to the wealth/banking industries. The UK has the most developed finance sector in the world and sits at the epicentre of change. Financial intermediation accounts for a significant percentage of GDP, with the Fintech model that evolves in the UK likely to be blueprint adopted throughout the world. This opens the graduate from this programme to global opportunities. The defining features of this programme are that it combines two streams, which are required for modern finance: one financial knowledge/understanding and two, knowledge of technology to drive sector change and new product development. The programme is targeted to non-specialists either with a financial or with a technological background who wish to develop a career in financial technology.

The programme aims to provide:

  • A thorough and contemporary knowledge of the financial and technological challenges and opportunities of a Fintech organisation and the ability to forward plan and manage risk.
  • The development of key skills associated with employment in high performance organisations.
  • Lifelong learning and employability skills to enable preparation for a future career in financial sector.

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, exams, coursework/presentation.

Why Abertay University

Abertay University is top Scottish modern university in Scotland for student satisfaction in the national student survey (2023), which is the sector’s key measure on student satisfaction. The teaching quality at Abertay has been recognised by the Times and Sunday Times who named Abertay University the UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the 2021 Good University Guide. Abertay is nationally recognised by the Guardian University Guide (2024) in the top 3 for teaching satisfaction and in the UK top 10 for overall student satisfaction.

 

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Science Fintech by Abertay University, UK.

 

Graduation Outcomes

Graduates of the MSc in Fintech will be equipped with the combined expertise in finance and technology to lead innovation, product development, and transformation within the global financial sector. They will be prepared for diverse roles across banking, wealth management, and financial services, with the skills to navigate and drive change in a rapidly evolving industry.

- Introduction to Data Science

- Fintech and Disruption

- Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis

- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

- Research Methods

- Financial Management

- Masters Project

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)

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Duration & Intakes

Blended
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months (Full-Time)
February 2026 February 2027
September 2026 September 2027

 

Blended

Duration  Commencement  Completion
18 months (Part-Time) February 2026 August 2027
September 2026 March 2028

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$16,350 S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$163.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
#Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
#Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

An undergraduate business-related degree (2:2 or better), with a strong numeric background

OR

Mature Candidates 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

Note: All applications are subject to University's approval. 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

Financial Assistance Scheme

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Study Loans

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Duration & Intakes

Blended
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months (Full-Time)
February 2026 February 2027
September 2026 September 2027

 

Blended

Duration  Commencement  Completion
18 months (Part-Time) February 2026 August 2027
September 2026 March 2028

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$18,530 S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
#Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
#Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

An undergraduate business-related degree (2:2 or better), with a strong numeric background

OR

Mature Candidates 30 years and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

Note: All applications are subject to University's approval. 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

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Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 18 months

Mode of Delivery
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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
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September 2026

Part-time Programme
February 2026
September 2026

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