Whether you have extensive experience working in finance or are new to the field, our course will equip you with both the timeless and emerging know-how you need to get ahead in this fast-moving industry.
You'll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of finance, fintech, data analytics, innovation management, corporate governance, and sustainability. You’ll have demonstrable skills in financial data analysis and interpretation, problem-solving, informed decision-making, and more.
Why ARU?
Gain an understanding of both established finance principles and the latest fintech trends
Develop skills in financial data analysis and interpretation, problem-solving and informed decision-making
Explore innovation management, corporate governance and sustainability
Enhance your employability with our optional Professional Experience year
This course equips you to work in fintech, as well as more traditional finance jobs.
You’ll gain a theoretical understanding of finance, financial markets, investment, and the latest trends in the financial world. You’ll also develop practical skills in financial modelling, data analysis, coding, critical analysis, decision-making, problem-solving, report-writing, and communication.
ARU's Fintech Community offers opportunities to enhance your employability. Our events, speaker sessions, and competitions with industry professionals can help you build valuable networks, gain mentorship, and acquire additional knowledge of emerging trends, all of which are critical for securing internships and jobs in the competitive fintech sector.
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
Studying accounting and finance is about understanding the language of business. It equips you with the analytical skills to make sound financial decisions.
Laura Muncey, Deputy Head of School
Gain up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience in a fast-moving industry.
You'll study a range of topics including finance, fintech, data analytics, innovation management, corporate governance, and sustainability, helping you see the big picture – whether that's of different functions within your own organisation, or trends in the global marketplace.
You’ll top off your Master’s with your Postgraduate Major Project. Supervised by one of our expert academics, you’ll use suitable research methods to propose solutions to one or more problems in a relevant area of your choice.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1
Analytics Essentials: Transforming Business with Big Data
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1. You'll complete your Postgraduate Major Project in Year 2.
Professional Experience modules are a great way to learn more about an industry. They take place in Year 2 of your course, with each module lasting approximately 12 weeks (or one trimester).
You can choose which modules to take. Options include project work on campus, and industry placements. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.
We'll assess your work in a variety of ways, including group presentations, reports, application of digital skills, and dissertation. There is a strong focus on real-life authentic assessments to develop your workplace skills and competencies.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
See entry requirements for the MA or MSc
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Check the section 'English language requirements' for IELTS requirements.
Fees and funding
£11,700UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees and about postgraduate loans and funding.
£19,500International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter
Dr Wei Kang
Dr Jassem Alokla