BSc FinTech with Data Analytics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in FinTech with Data Analytics, an accounting and finance degree centred on the integration of computer science, financial markets, and quantitative methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can complete the programme over three years full-time or choose a four-year route incorporating an optional placement year in industry or a study abroad period. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Business Computing, Financial Skills Development, Introduction to Finance, Mathematics for Finance, and Principles of Fintech, Blockchain and Cloud Computing, alongside an optional module in Entrepreneurship in FinTech. The second year progresses into computational and statistical methods with compulsory study in Computational Finance and Business Analysis, Financial Market Microstructure, Financial Modelling and Statistics, and Principles of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology, supported by options including Digital Business for Finance and Accounting and Principles of Big Data Management for Finance. The final year focuses on advanced techniques through compulsory modules such as Advanced Data Analysis and Management Science, Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics, Investments and Portfolio Management, and Machine Learning. Optional study in the final year includes Digital Analytics and International Banking.
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Entry requirements
A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – D*D*. Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business Computing
- Financial Skills Development
- Introduction to Finance
- Mathematics for Finance
- Principles of Fintech, Blockchain and Cloud Computing
- Entrepreneurship in FinTech
- Computational Finance and Business Analysis
- Financial Market Microstructure
- Financial Modelling and Statistics
- Principles of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
- Digital Business for Finance and Accounting
- Principles of Big Data Management for Finance
- Advanced Data Analysis and Management Science
- Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Machine Learning
- Digital Analytics
- International Banking
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £55,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Finance.
What do graduates of BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc FinTech with Data Analytics at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.