Fintech Management Degree Apprenticeship
A hands-on Master’s programme blending financial technology innovation with workplace learning in Northern Ireland.
Best for:Best for career starters or professionals seeking a hands-on Master’s in fintech without prior academic qualifications, who can secure employer sponsorship in Northern Ireland.
Overview
This Degree Apprenticeship in Fintech Management at Ulster University combines academic study with on-the-job training, preparing students to drive the transformation of traditional finance through technology. Participants work full-time (minimum 21 hours/week) in a Northern Ireland-based employer while earning a Master’s degree. The programme is designed for school leavers or career changers with no prior degree, or those with unrelated degrees, who seek to enter the fintech sector. It emphasises practical skills in digital finance, innovation, and business strategy, with a focus on real-world problem-solving. Applicants must meet academic or experiential entry criteria and secure employer sponsorship.
What you'll do
- Develop and apply fintech solutions to modernise financial services in collaboration with your employer.
- Engage in academic coursework while working full-time (minimum 21 hours/week) in a fintech-related role.
- Participate in practical projects that bridge classroom learning with real-world business challenges.
- Contribute to innovation initiatives aimed at improving financial processes and customer experiences.
- Complete assessments and assignments that integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on workplace experience.
Requirements
Degree required: Second-class honours degree (or equivalent) from a UK/Ireland institution, or an approved alternative qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma/Certificate with 50% equivalent standard). Exceptional cases may consider substantial experiential learning with a portfolio of evidence.
Degree offered: Master’s in Fintech Management
Language: English; Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 (or equivalent, e.g., Trinity ISE Pass at Level III).
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to work full-time (minimum 21 hours/week) in a permanent role with an employer based in Northern Ireland.
- Basic proficiency in written and spoken English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
- Ability to meet academic entry requirements or demonstrate graduate-level competencies through experiential evidence.
- Must be a school leaver aged 16 or over, or a career changer with no prior degree (or an unrelated degree).
- Must be newly employed (less than 6 months) or about to start a permanent role with an employer based in Northern Ireland.
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
- Employer must be enrolled on UK/HMRC payroll and pay a wage commensurate with the role (minimum UK wage).
- Employer must not be a public sector organisation.
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How to apply
Deadline: flexible (advised to apply 2 weeks prior to course start)
Applicants must apply directly to Ulster University through their online portal. Ensure your employer is based in Northern Ireland and meets the scheme requirements. Submit your application no later than two weeks before the course start date to allow time for review and pre-enrolment tasks. Some programmes may require additional steps like interviews or portfolio submissions.
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest and eligibility
- Proof of academic qualifications (e.g., degree transcripts or equivalent)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Employer sponsorship confirmation letter
- Portfolio of evidence (if applying via experiential learning route)
Contact
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