Direct answer
The University of Surrey’s FinTech and Policy MSc for 2026/27 entry requires a minimum 2:2 UK honours degree. The course includes a compulsory Python programming module titled ‘Python Programming: An Overview’. The published overseas fee is £25,900. The official course page does not publish a separate country-specific entry requirement for Chinese applicants; it states only the UK degree classification minimum.
Course overview
The FinTech and Policy MSc is a full-time, one-year programme with start dates in September 2026 and February 2027. It is taught by Surrey Business School, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The course combines academic theory with industry experience and is designed to provide knowledge of the evolving FinTech landscape, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, AI, machine learning, and regulatory frameworks.
Entry requirement stated on the official page
The official course page lists a single entry requirement under ‘Typical offer’: 2:2 minimum. This refers to a UK second-class honours degree (lower division). The page does not display a separate grade or qualification requirement for Chinese applicants or for any other specific country. Applicants who hold non-UK qualifications should refer to the University of Surrey’s general international equivalency information, which is not included on this programme page.
Compulsory Python programming module
The programme structure confirms that ‘Python Programming: An Overview’ is a compulsory module taken in Semester 1. The module introduces modern programming concepts for students with little or no computing background. Topics include data types and structures, loops and conditional statements, custom functions, structured programming, data input and output, scientific computing and data analysis libraries, and visualisation. Students also engage with professional programming practices such as test-driven development, version control, code reviewing, and debugging.
Additional compulsory and optional modules
Beyond the Python module, Semester 1 compulsory study includes ‘Overview of FinTech’. Optional Semester 1 modules include ‘Principles of Finance and Investment’, ‘Fundamentals of Blockchain’, ‘Data Mining and Text Analytics’, ‘Principles of Analytics’, and ‘Entrepreneurship and the Digital Economy’.
Semester 2 compulsory modules are ‘Financial Regulation and FinTech Policy’, ‘FinTech and Policy Project’, ‘Overview of FinTech’, and ‘Cases in FinTech and Policy’. Optional Semester 2 modules include ‘Financial Modelling’, which uses Python to implement financial models covering matrix calculations, optimisation, regression analysis, out-of-sample forecasting, and simulation.
Fees and funding
The official page states an overseas fee of £25,900 for full-time study. The UK fee is £15,800. The page indicates that funding and scholarships are available but does not list specific awards or guarantee any scholarship outcome.
What the official page does not confirm
The course page does not publish a China-specific entry requirement, a percentage equivalent, or a list of accepted Chinese qualifications. It does not state that the 2026/27 module catalogue has been finalised; modules are indicative and subject to teaching availability, student demand, or class size caps. The page does not provide a guaranteed offer or promise admission.
FAQ
What is the minimum degree classification for the MSc FinTech and Policy?
The University of Surrey states a minimum 2:2 UK honours degree as the typical offer.
Does the course include a Python programming module?
Yes. ‘Python Programming: An Overview’ is a compulsory Semester 1 module designed for students with little or no prior computing background.
Are there separate entry requirements for Chinese applicants on this programme page?
No. The official page only publishes the UK 2:2 minimum. It does not list country-specific requirements for Chinese applicants.
What is the overseas tuition fee?
The published overseas fee is £25,900 for full-time study.
Is the course accredited?
The MSc is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
When can I start the programme?
The course offers September 2026 and February 2027 full-time entry points.
Further reading
Official sources
The information in this article is drawn exclusively from the University of Surrey’s official postgraduate course page for the FinTech and Policy MSc, 2026 entry: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/fintech-and-policy-msc
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