About Financial Technology - Msc in Edinburgh Napier University

This course provides you with the technical skills to help build modern banking.

The future of business will include a combination of financial awareness and how to manage the benefits of technology. Our exciting new programme enables you to combine these skills so that you are prepared to play a key role in organisations of all sizes as they develop through the 21st Century.

You will have the opportunity to study a comprehensive selection of contemporary issues relating to the banking, finance and technology sectors that can be applied to a wide range of organisations in addition to the financial services sector.

Course details

You will develop your ability to assess and communicate technical, financial and organisational issues whilst familiarising you with the current developments within the financial services sector.

The programme will prepare you for a career in banking, finance or the global network of modern organisations with a wide range of transferable skills.

Critical analysis, reasoned judgement and a ‘questioning mind’ will form the basis of your improved skillset after graduation. In particular this course will provide the technical skill required to help you undertake such roles.

Careers

Graduates with MSc in Financial Technology will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to gain post-graduate level employment in a wide range of industries including:

• International financial institutions
• Government
• Journalism and regulatory bodies
• Retail and hospitality

You will be eligible to apply if you have gained one of the following:

A bachelor general / pass (3 year) degree with 60% or above
A bachelor special / honours degree (3 year) with 55% or above
A bachelor degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above

You should have 60% or higher in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam and have completed an undergraduate degree taught and examined in English within the past 2 years. If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test

80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English

56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Edinburgh Napier University Highlights

Edinburgh Napier University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below shows the estimated cost of living in UK while attending the institute. The cost is presented annually and may vary according to the needs of individuals.

Edinburgh Napier University Application process

Application fee:

• Undergraduate: 13 GBP to 24 GBP
• Graduate: Not available

Supporting documents:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• References
• English proficiency proof
• Personal statement
• CV or resume
• Interview or portfolio (if required)
• Copy of passport/visa
• Copy of CAS (if applicable)

Academic requirements:

• Undergraduate: Overall of 60% in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or higher in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) or the international United Kingdom equivalent.
• Graduate: Bachelor degree or its equivalent

English Proficiency Test Scores 

For taught undergraduate and graduate programs, any one of the following test scores are required:

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, other tests that are accepted by the university include TOEFL ‘At Home’ Test (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), IELTS Indicator (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), online Edinburgh Napier English Language Courses, Duolingo, and IELTS Academic tests taken more than two years but less than four years will be considered with the use of English language in work or education during that period playing a big role.

Duolingo test and its IELTS equivalent is shown below