Fintech MSc By University of Derby — Direct Partners
About the Program
Hands-on study of financial technology, data, digital finance and technological challenges in financial services.
Subject Requirements
- Finance, accounting, economics, business, computing, mathematics, statistics or related subject.
Academic requirements
- For Bangladesh applicants, normally a 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% or CGPA 2.6/4.0 from an Abertay-recognised institution, in a subject related to the chosen postgraduate course. Some courses may have additional subject or professional requirements.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or accepted equivalent. PTE Academic: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component. Duolingo: 105 overall with 95 in each element. Oxford ELLT: 6 overall with minimum 5 in speaking, reading and listening and 6 in writing.
Additional Requirements
- Eligible international students may receive the Abertay International Scholarship up to £3,000, Dean's Scholarship up to £5,000, or Principal's Excellence Scholarship up to £7,000. Awards are subject to eligibility and University discretion. Bangladesh residents are currently required to pay 100% of the net tuition fee before CAS. For January 2027 Bangladesh applicants: application deadline 19 October 2026
- accept offer/pay required tuition by 9 November 2026
- meet offer conditions by 13 November 2026
- last CAS issue date 20 November 2026.
Documents Required
- Passport copy
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English-language evidence
- Personal statement (normally around 500 words)
- One or two academic/professional references
- CV where required
Application FeeNot applicable
Other FeesAdditional course-specific costs may apply. Tuition figures are the published 2026/27 international fees.
Tuition Fee (one-time)GBP 18,950
Cost of living per year—
Duration16 months full-time (January start)
Level of EducationPostgraduate Taught
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
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Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
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January 2027 · OpenOct 2026 / Dec 2026
September 2026 · OpenAug 2026 / Aug 2026
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