About this course
University of Essex offers MSc Financial Technology (Finance) as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Banking and Finance. Based in Colchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £24,675 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 82. The next intake is Autumn (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Business / Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Science, Data Analysis, Statistics or we will also consider applicants who hold a CFA Institute Programme Level One, Two or Three (pass or above).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
