This extended, full-time (including Advanced Practice) programme enhances the qualification by adding a vocational or research-based internship to the 1-year programme. This is a great way to gain work experience and give a student's CV a competitive edge. A research internship provides the opportunity to develop analytical, team-working, research and academic skills by working alongside a research team in an academic setting. The school can guarantee a research internship, but cannot guarantee a vocational internship. Teesside University provides practical support and advice on how to find and secure vocational internship positions.

Students will explore topics including the fundamentals of fintech software, big data, visualisation, current financial technology and cryptocurrency. And develop their theoretical, technical and critical thinking skills in applying disruptive innovative technologies to financial services. Students will also explore the professional, ethical, security and social implications of future fintech technologies. And they will develop the transferable skills they need to progress into industry.