FinTech and Artificial Intelligence MSc

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Level of study:
Masters
Entry Requirements:
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Start date:
September 2027
Duration:
One year
Attendance:
Full-time
Course delivery:
On-campus (City Campus)

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About this course

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Finance is being transformed by artificial intelligence, data and digital innovation. The MSc FinTech and AI programme at Nottingham Business School will equip you with the financial expertise, technical skills and strategic insight needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving sector.

Combining global financial markets with programming, data analytics and machine learning, you'll learn how emerging technologies are reshaping financial services and develop the skills to analyse financial data, solve complex business problems and support digital innovation.

Alongside technical capability, you'll explore the regulatory, ethical and governance challenges of AI and FinTech. Through hands-on learning, industry-focused projects and a live consultancy experience with an external client, you'll apply your knowledge to real business challenges, build valuable professional connections, and enhance your employability. You'll graduate ready to pursue opportunities across financial institutions, FinTech firms, consulting organisations and regulatory bodies.

Our students get great jobs

We are ranked 5/5 stars for employability (QS Stars 2025).
Top rated for Postgraduate study

4th in the UK for postgraduate (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026).
Study in the heart of Nottingham

One of the UK's top 10 student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2026).
Award winning

We've been named UK 'University of the Year' five times in six years (Times Higher Education Awards 2017, The Guardian Awards 2019, The Times and Sunday Times 2018 and 2023, What Uni Student Choice Awards 2023).

Over three semesters, you'll explore the technologies transforming financial services while developing sought-after skills in FinTech, AI, programming and data analytics. Combining financial theory with hands-on learning, you'll apply machine learning to real-world financial challenges, examine the regulatory and ethical issues shaping the sector, and gain valuable consultancy experience.

Module information

A standard full-time MSc course is made up of 180 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

Core modules

Choose one module from:

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

At Nottingham Business School, postgraduate study turns advanced knowledge into confident action. Every course follows the same cycle. Learn a concept, apply it to a live problem, observe what happens, then reflect on how to do it better next time. It shapes how modules are built, how sessions run, and how you're assessed.

Put ideas into action

Learn by doing and be assessed on it too. Live projects, company visits and practical financial market activities put real organisations and scenarios in front of you throughout your course. This includes an immersive financial markets simulation delivered by AmplifyME using their proprietary technology, where you’ll take on a real markets role, make live decisions and receive detailed feedback on your performance.

In Semester 3, you’ll take on a Consultancy Experience Project for a real business – a live brief you manage from scoping to delivery. Beyond the course structure, there are opportunities to compete in business competitions, hackathons and international collaborative projects and, on many courses, a placement opportunity in Year Two.

Assessment follows the same logic. There's a strong focus on authentic assessment throughout with reports, financial analyses, presentations and research projects that mirror what you'd actually produce in a role.

Make it your own

You'll be paired with an Academic Mentor from the start of your course, providing personalised support and guidance as you progress towards your academic and career goals. Alongside that, you’ll build a personalised development plan tailored to your goals, choose from a range of specialisations within your discipline, and the opportunity to connect with an industry mentor through our alumni network.

Semester 1 opens with off-site team building and leadership development — a deliberate reset before your course gets underway. From there, our careers team runs jobs fairs and ongoing support throughout the year. If you're building something of your own, NTU Enterprise provides dedicated support for postgraduate entrepreneurs.

Be ready for what's next

AI and technology skills are embedded throughout your course, alongside the other capabilities your sector will expect of you next. A dedicated Personal Development Week and an extensive Continuing Professional Development programme — covering skills, careers and employer presentations — run throughout the year, alongside Global Responsibility Week.

You'll also hear directly from the people setting the agenda: our Business Leaders Lecture Series and Podcast bring in leaders from organisations like Google, BBC, Rolls-Royce and Boots to share their insights and advice with you. Many of our courses carry professional body accreditations, with associated memberships and exemptions across marketing, finance, HR and project management.

Support for international students

Academic English classes are available to all international students, at no extra cost. They focus on the language skills specific to your subject area — not generic English lessons, but support built around the way you'll actually need to read, write and present in a business context.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Usually around 40 of those hours will be taught in interactive workshops. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Solomon Y Deku

Senior Lecturer

Solomon Deku is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. His research interests include asset backed securitisation and financial exclusion. He is a chartered accountant (ACCA) and holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management. Previously he worked at The Economist Group in London.
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Vangelis Tsiligkiris

Head of Department

Professor Vangelis Tsiligkiris is Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Business School and a recognised expert in higher education innovation, internationalisation, and artificial intelligence. With over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, he has designed and led online and international programmes across the UK and globally. His current teaching and research focus on AI, leadership, and the future of business education, bringing cutting-edge industry and academic insight to our programmes.
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Anna Bagntasarian

Senior Lecturer

Anna Bagntasarian is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance.
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Olga Khon

Lecturer

Olga Khon is a Lecturer in Digital Finance.
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Sercan Demiralay

Continuous Improvement Manager

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Dr Haozhe Su

Senior Lecturer

Haozhe Su is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Nottingham Business School. He teaches to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and researches financial technology, numerical methods, quantitative finance, and financial machine learning/deep learning areas.
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Rob Hartley

Senior Lecturer

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Entry requirements

UK students

A degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.

Additional requirements for UK students

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.

Other qualifications and experience

We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds and work experience. We consider credit transfer, vocational and professional qualifications, and any work or life experience you may have.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

A degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.

We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional requirements for international students

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

Other qualifications and experience

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Getting in touch

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£12,350

Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including scholarships, discounts and loans.

Scholarships

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies. See which courses are eligible for scholarships.

Alumni discount

We’re happy to offer a 20% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni. This discount is currently available for those starting an eligible postgraduate taught, postgraduate research or professional course.

Postgraduate loans

There is a government postgraduate loan scheme for Masters degrees. The loan contributes towards costs of study, and students can put it towards tuition fees, maintenance costs or other costs at their discretion. Find out more about postgraduate loans.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£21,150

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including scholarships, discounts and loans.

Scholarships

Alumni discount

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money, the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Each module includes a tailored resource list linking you directly to all of the books, articles, and other research materials you need, making it easy to access key resources anytime, anywhere. The NTU Library provides access to a wide range of books, eBooks, reports, and other materials, meaning the majority of what you need is available at no extra cost. You can purchase your own textbooks, and there are many options available, from well known book sellers, through to second hand copies from previous students.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Study tours and field trips for Masters in Finance

Your fee will include:

A day-long off-site programme at the start of the course, usually in the Peak District National Park. All travel, food and equipment are included.
A small charge may apply to some social activities. Examples of activities offered in previous years have included a visit to the Bank of England Museum, and for a small number of students, the opportunity to visit Bloomberg's European headquarters in London. Please note that activities may vary from year to year.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Empowering your career in Fintech and AI
Graduates of the MSc FinTech and Artificial Intelligence programme are anticipated to secure exceptional roles worldwide, using their expertise to contribute to the growing fields of FinTech and AI. Career opportunities could include roles such as Quantitative Analyst, Data Scientist in Financial Services, Machine Learning Engineer, FinTech Product Manager, Regulatory and Compliance Analyst, Risk Analyst, and Finance and Technology Consultant. Graduates are expected to join leading global organisations or pursue entrepreneurial ventures, supported by the extensive resources of Nottingham Business School and the wider NTU community.

Practical skills for the future of Finance
This programme combines finance, FinTech and AI with hands-on learning. You'll build in-demand skills in programming, data analytics and machine learning, applying them to real-world financial challenges and emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry.

A personalised and supportive learning environment
At NBS, you’ll join a vibrant, global community of learners and professionals. Our personalised approach to education tailors your experience to your aspirations, with opportunities to choose specialist modules and gain practical experience through consultancy projects. Networking events, industry partnerships, and expert-led workshops provide invaluable connections and insights to boost your career prospects. With the guidance of our dedicated employability team and access to world-class resources, you’ll graduate ready to shape the future of FinTech and AI. Explore how NBS can help you achieve your goals by booking an NTU open day today.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).
Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.
NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in our brand-new Postgraduate Centre, at the heart of our vibrant City Campus. Designed to support collaborative study, there’s a range of accessible teaching spaces, state-of-the-art technology, breakout areas, quiet work booths and a communal café. You can access dedicated market research reporting platforms and digital resources (e.g. Mintel, Passport, SPSS, and Adobe Creative Cloud).

You will use Bloomberg Terminals in our dedicated Business Lab, the same platform used across financial markets for live data, news, research and analytics. As a Nottingham Business School student, you can also complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate at no extra cost. BMC is a self-paced e-learning course of around eight hours that introduces the financial markets, and it’s a credential you can add to your CV.

NTU’s City Campus has everything you’ll need to keep occupied between lectures. As well as the Boots Library and its beautiful roof garden, there’s our superb Students’ Union building and two-storey, 100-station gym; a whole host of cafés, bars, restaurants and food outlets catering to every taste; our much-loved Global Lounge; performance and rehearsal spaces for musicians; and so much more!

If that’s not enough, just take a few steps off campus, and you’ll find yourself in the beating heart of Nottingham — one of the UK’s top 10 student cities, and one of the top 25 in all of Europe (QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2026). It’s a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.