Blockchains and Crypto Asset Markets (981N1)
15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)
Autumn teaching
The module will introduce FinTech, and will cover aspects of blockchain development, construction and smart contract applications to financial markets. It surveys different classes of crypto assets with a focus on trading, both off-chain and on-chain, microstructure and risks.
Teaching
100%: Practical (Workshop)
Assessment
30%: Coursework (Project)
70%: Examination (Unseen examination)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 32 hours of contact time and about 118 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
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