University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Spark innovation with technological insight to enhance the finance industry.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology is designed to develop a comprehensive and holistic understanding of technological advances and implications to the current and future state of the financial services industry. Gain an insight into payment gateway providers and underlying disruptive technologies to develop advanced skills for managing digital cash messages and crypto platforms.
Courses are delivered online in seven-week intensive blocks, meaning you could graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology in as little as 16 months. The graduate diploma provides you with the skills employers demand, in a fast-tracked model, and upon successful completion, can be a pathway to study the Master of Financial Technology.
Key facts
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
You must complete eight courses comprising one of the following combinations:
- Six courses from List A and two courses from List B.
- Seven courses from List A and one course from List B.
- Eight courses from List A.
Core courses - List A
- FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights
- Decentralised Finance
- RegTech Applications for Banking and Finance
- Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
- Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
- InsurTech Applications
- Technical Tools for FinTech
- Problem-solving Methods for FinTech
- Data Management for FinTech
- Robo-Advisory and Portfolio Optimisation
Electives - List B
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.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Block chain developer
- App developer
- Finance consultant
- Financial advisor
- Financial analyst
- Cryptocurrency trader
- Investment banking analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per course in 2026: $5,130 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total program fee in 2026: $41,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight courses.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 program.