Advanced Technology for Financial Computing MSc

A pioneering programme designed to make you one of tomorrow’s tech leaders in the financial services sector. You will master cutting-edge technology in data, computing, and AI, and enhance it with business acumen to drive innovation in financial systems. <br/><br/>Prepare for an exciting future where you lead as a fintech strategist, quant developer, or financial computing engineer in the dynamic and rapidly evolving Fintech industry. <br/><br/>Unique to this programme is the opportunity to gain a holistic perspective by integrating courses from three distinguished University of Edinburgh schools—Informatics, Business, and Mathematics—offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach that sets you apart in the fintech industry. <br/><br/>Five reasons to choose this programme: <br/><br/><br/>1. **Comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach:** Experience a unique programme that combines courses from three world-class academic schools - Informatics, Business, and Mathematics. This integration provides you with a broad understanding and a diverse skill set, preparing you to stand out and lead in the global fintech industry. <br/><br/><br/>2. **Career success:** Our outstanding reputation, 4th in the UK*, and exceptional career support, allow 97.6% of our students* to secure jobs or go on to further study. <br/><br/><br/>3. **World-class reputation:** Learn from top researchers and educators. The University of Edinburgh consistently ranks top 30 globally for Computer Science and the School of Informatics is first in the UK for research impact and quantity of world-leading research**. <br/><br/><br/>4. **Comprehensive and flexible curriculum:** Learn across three Schools to blend advanced tech courses with essential business skills in a one-year programme that mixes theory and practice. <br/><br/><br/>5. **Prime location:** Study in vibrant, international Edinburgh, the UKs second-largest financial hub and Europes emerging data capital. <br/><br/><br/>*QS Ranking for employability in Data Science and AI 2024 <br/><br/>**HE Graduate Outcomes Data, School of Informatics Postgraduates 2021-22