FinTech with Data Analytics
University of Westminster, London
UCAS Code: N273 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
120 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language grade 4/C, GCSE Maths grade 4/C
120 UCAS Tariff points from the IB with English grade 4 HL, Maths grade 4. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by case basis
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T levels – 120 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
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It's undeniable that FinTech has taken the financial industry by storm. The traditional world of banking and finance has been transformed with the emergence of new technology and the development of new, faster, cheaper and more efficient ways of conducting business. Shape the future of financial services with a degree in FinTech and Data Analytics.
This exciting course draws together knowledge of computer science with finance, building your computer literacy skills from the ground up. You’ll master industry standard software such as Python, R and MATLAB, whilst developing your understanding of the theoretical frameworks upon which FinTech and data analytics are based.
You will be introduced to blockchain technology, cloud computing systems and machine learning, and gain hands-on financial analysis experience in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite, enhancing your professional and enterprise skills through learning with real-world experiences and simulations.
As well as a firm grounding in financial technology and data analytics, you’ll be able to study a wide variety of specialist modules, such as Big Data Management, Cryptocurrencies, Entrepreneurship and RegTech. With the City of London's global financial institutions on our doorstep, you’ll begin building your professional network from day one. You’ll also attend guest lectures from industry professionals, broadening your knowledge of contemporary issues faced by the financial services sector.
Between your second and third year of study, you'll also have the opportunity to spend a year in industry applying your knowledge in a real-work environment or gain international experience with a year studying abroad.
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University of Westminster, London
School of Finance and Accounting
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Over 2,000 students graduated with a degree in finance in 2015, and a sign of the strength of the finance industry, numbers are on the up. Over half of finance graduates go into the finance industry, with accountancy and financial advice roles particularly popular. It's also quite common for finance graduates to go into jobs which require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications — finance graduates who take further study are more likely to be studying accountancy than finance. About a third of graduates start their careers in London - but Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham are other popular locations for finance graduates to work.
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