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Master of Financial Technology

Masters.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Financial technology is rapidly reshaping banking, payments, insurance and trading. This Master of Financial Technology develops skills at the intersection of finance and IT through coursework in areas such as data programming, information visualisation and machine learning, supported by case studies and industry engagement. You apply your learning in a FinTech research project, preparing for master-level work in financial innovation and technology. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles across the FinTech ecosystem in banks, insurers, payment providers, consultancies, startups and financial market organisations. Potential pathways include fintech analyst, product or innovation roles, digital banking and payments, technology-enabled risk and compliance, and data-focused positions supporting trading and customer analytics. This is a master-level qualification for careers combining finance knowledge with modern computing in financial services. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1.5 years

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Trimester 1 2026, Trimester 3 2026

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Online
Wollongong
UOW Online Wollongong

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3223

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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