Banking and Digital Finance MSc

Gain advanced understanding of banking and digital finance fields on this one-year MSc. This programme provides the theoretical foundations and practical experiences you need to secure a role in the technology-led financial services. If you’re looking for a specialist Master’s in banking and digital finance, there is no better place to study than here at UCL. Our comprehensive curriculum will train you in foundational areas such as banking and corporate finance, asset pricing, and financial strategies. We also emphasise digital tools and technology, offering modules on big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI Agents, and large language models, behavioural finance, Web3, blockchain, tokenomics and decentralised finance. The programme combines theory with ample opportunities for hands-on experience, preparing you for the world of work. You'll also apply a social, environmental and ethical lens to banking and digital finance. This provides opportunity for “Bigger Picture” thinking that will provide a broader context to work, empowering you to lead with a vision of finance that addresses major societal challenges. This degree will prepare you to meet the increasing demand for financial experts in today’s job market, making you highly valuable to employers. This programme is ideal if you are interested in elevating your expertise in banking and digital finance fields to advance your career or conduct further research. It is suitable for graduates in finance, banking, computer science, mathematics, economics or other quantitative disciplines. A knowledge of mathematical methods, probability, and statistics will be required for the course. We also welcome those with previous professional experience seeking to develop their knowledge and skillset.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or other highly numerate disciplines. Knowledge of mathematical methods and introductory probability and statistics is also required. Applicants must show an interest in developing thinking and problem-solving skills.