University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Connect finance with emerging technology by developing the practical and analytical capability to navigate digital financial services, regulatory innovation and evolving FinTech business models.
Course overview
Bringing finance and emerging technology together, the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology is designed for graduates seeking specialised capability in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. The program develops an understanding of how technological innovation is changing financial services and provides a practical foundation for responding to new models, products and industry challenges.
From digital payments and lending to decentralised finance, RegTech and InsurTech, you'll examine how technology is transforming the way financial services are designed, delivered and regulated. You'll develop the capability to evaluate emerging FinTech applications, understand their implications for established financial practices and apply technical and commercial thinking to challenges across the sector.
Completed through eight courses over 16 months of part-time, 100% online study, the program combines specialised FinTech learning with elective options across finance, analytics, programming and data. Graduates may also be eligible to progress to the Master of Financial Technology, providing an opportunity to continue developing advanced expertise in the field.
"The best things about the course were how practical and relevant it was to real FinTech trends. The course explained clearly how new technologies like AI, blockchain, and crowdfunding are changing the way businesses and people borrow money. Real examples made the ideas easy to understand. The assignments and discussions encouraged creative thinking and showed how technology can make finance more open, efficient and innovative in the future."
UNSW Online student (FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights)
Key facts
19th October, 2026
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
3rd May, 2027
28th June, 2027
23rd August, 2027
18th October, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology, you must successfully complete eight units from the following options:
- Any six core units and two available elective units; OR
- Any seven core units plus one available elective unit.
- FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights
- Decentralised Finance
- RegTech Applications for Banking and Finance
- Technical Tools for FinTech^
- Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
- Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
- InsurTech Applications
- Robo-Advice
- Managing a FinTech Startup
^Courses requiring programming (Python) knowledge.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average of 65 per cent or higher as per the UNSW Admissions entry calculator.
- A WAM of 65 or above in the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology with full credit provided for courses successfully completed.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
- English waivers.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Blockchain Developer
- App Developer
- Finance Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Cryptocurrency Trader
- Investment Banking Analyst
- FinTech Strategist
- RegTech Compliance Specialist
- Quantitative Analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $41,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.