Finance and Fintech

Fintech is transforming the financial sector with developments in blockchain, AI and big data. TheFinance and Fintech course from University of Brightonwill allow you to gain knowledge in traditional finance while understanding how tech innovations are shaping it.

The Finance and Fintech course from University of Brighton has modules that blend core finance principles with cutting-edge technology, and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, help you to develop expertise in financial analysis, risk management and FinTech innovations.

Career prospects

For postgraduates in fintech, demand remains strong due to the UK’s central role in the global fintech landscape. Employers are especially interested in skills tied to AI-driven regtech, cybersecurity, payment processing innovations, and financing solutions for SMEs.

The Finance and Fintech course from the University of Brighton will help you to specialise and meet the growing demand for fintech professionals with strong research skills, or continue study for a PhD.

The course prepares you for a range of senior roles in financial institutions, accountancy firms, consultancies and finance departments in private and public sectors.

The course is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at MPhil or PhD level, or working as a professional researcher in finance and financial technology.

Courses include:

• Economics of Financial Markets

• Research Methods in Finance and Economics

• Financial Technologies (Fintech) 

• The Economics of Money, Interest Rates, Banking and Financial Institutions 

• Financial Risk Management