FINTECH Level 5 Foundation Degree

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Ulster University

Overview

Fintech is an emerging and dynamic industry across the UK and Ireland. This course aims to integrate both financial services and technology to improve the user experience and address the skills gap which currently exists. This innovative programme is available part-time and includes a diverse range of modules from across the College's Faculty of Professional Services and Faculty of Computing, Design and Academic Studies.

This course allows progression onto the Level 6 BSc (Hons) Financial Technology at Ulster University (final year), upon successful completion of bridging programme.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 64 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
Alternatively, applicants can demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL)

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply....

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met in addition to those listed below.

Level	Year	Semester	Study module/unit
4	Year 1	1	Programming 1
4	Year 1	1	Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
4	Year 1	2	Database Systems
4	Year 1	2	Business Analysis 1
4	Year 1	3	Work Based Learning 1
Level	Year	Semester	Study module/unit
4	2	1	Programming 2
5	2	1	Financial Mathematics and Statistics
5	2	2	Business Analysis 2
5	2	2	Financial Modelling Future Data
5	2	2	Work Based Learning 2
Level	Year	Semester	Study module/unit
5	2.5	1	Human Computer Interaction
5	2.5	1	Behavioural Sciences

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Assessment will be carried out via internal examinations and internal assignments.

Further study can include degree level education such as the Level 6 Degree in Financial Technology offered at Ulster University.

This Programme has been developed in response to the fast growing FinTech sector in Northern Ireland, to support the need for skilled financial technology graduates. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to secure a graduate job and an exciting career path. With developments moving so fast in this sector, your industry experience will make you a highly sought-after candidate for graduate jobs.

Job roles may include: