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    Financial Technologies and AI

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    Lancaster, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Lancaster, GB. Tuition is £30,000.

    About the program

    Combines classical quantitative finance techniques with financial technology, big data analysis, machine learning, and AI. Covers quantitative trading, risk management, forecasting, financial markets, instruments pricing, data analytics, programming in Python and R, and alternative assets like cryptocurrencies.

    Focus: both
    84th for Accounting and Finance QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026) | 14th for Accounting and Finance in the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026), 10th for Research quality: Accounting and Finance The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 87
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £11,880.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University is £30,000.
    Is Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University online or in-person?
    Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University is offered in-person.
    How long does Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University take to complete?
    Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent)
    What work-permit options follow Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University?
    Post-completion work rights for Financial Technologies and AI at Lancaster University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)