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MSc Fintech and Trading

SIUniversity of Sunderland in London · London

This course prepares you to become skilled managers and practitioners in the financial services industry. You’ll develop expertise in practical trading systems and emerging financial technologies, such as blockchain, AI,…

Tuition
£8,500/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Aug, Oct, Jan, Apr
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from london.sunderland.ac.uk, updated 2 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This course prepares you to become skilled managers and practitioners in the financial services industry. You’ll develop expertise in practical trading systems and emerging financial technologies, such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning. Through hands-on learning, you'll improve your technical, conceptual, and analytical skills. A key feature is the “Trading Room” environment, where you’ll use the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) Workspace to analyse actual market data like a financial trader. You’ll also learn to solve real-world financial problems and create accurate financial models, equipping you for the challenges of the complex financial markets.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2:2 classification

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Core modules

Financial Modelling and Desig30 Credits
Programming for Financial Products and Services30 Credits
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology30 Credits
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technologies 30 Credits
Financial Markets and Trading30 Credits
Research Project30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
2 July 2026
Source
london.sunderland.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the University of Sunderland in London website available at london.sunderland.ac.uk on 2 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with University of Sunderland in London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about University of Sunderland in London

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4.7
Campus Life
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Career Support
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Value for Money
4.3

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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