Program Overview

Financial technology, or fintech, is new technology that improves and automates financial services.  
Join a thriving global fintech market  

The global fintech market is booming. Valued at £92.72 billion ($115.34 billion) in 2021, it’s projected to soar to £752.79 billion ($936.51) billion by 2030. In the UK alone, the fintech sector is on track to reach £692.83 million ($862 million) by 2025.  

Scotland is a hub of fintech innovation. It’s embraced this momentum with a forward-thinking ten-year sector roadmap. This ambitious strategy aims to generate up to 30,000 jobs in the country (source: Investment Monitor).  

Fintech is a disruptive technology and is revolutionising the financial landscape. It is leading innovation in how banks, insurance companies, and other institutions operate. We can help you lead this change, with support for creating new applications and building better business models. Many fintech companies are small start-ups, so the business and entrepreneurial skills you’ll gain on this course will be invaluable.   
Enhance your employability  

The MSc Fintech prioritises employability. We developed the course in collaboration with global firms like HSBC, Sainsbury’s Bank, JP Morgan, and MBN. It benefits from strong industry ties, offering student projects, guest lectures from partners like FinTech Scotland, and networking opportunities through The Data Lab innovation centre.

Scotland is the UK’s second-largest fintech hub after London. It employs over 160,000 financial services professionals. Edinburgh ranks second among UK cities for fintech opportunities. Government-backed initiatives like Fintech Scotland support the industry. 

Stirling, with a strong financial services heritage, is becoming a key digital technology hub. The establishment of Codebase, the UK’s largest tech incubator, reinforces its status as a centre for innovation and growth.