| Programme summary | |
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| Programme convenor: | Prof Pasquale Scaramozzino |
| Duration: | 2 years (max. 3 years) |
| Fee: | £10,920. For full information on fees and payment options, visit our Fees page. |
| Programme start: | October / January / April / June |
The MSc Finance enables you to deepen your understanding of financial markets, banks, and their relation to economic performance. It provides a sound platform for advancing your career in finance and policy. Because finance is so wide ranging, the degree enables you to choose between four majors:
The MSc Finance programme's four alternative Major pathways enable you to select a study path best suited to your objectives and skills.
Programme description
The MSc Finance (Banking) is designed for postgraduates wanting to enter the banking sector and professionals already working in financial or neighbouring sectors who are looking to gain a competitive advantage while deepening their knowledge in financial management, particularly in core banking activities (maturity/risk mismatch management), retirement and financial planning, commercial credit and factoring, and liquidity and risk management.
If you have any further questions about the overall programme content and its suitability for you, please email dladmissions@soas.ac.uk.
Modules and programme structure
You will study six modules: three core modules and three elective modules selected from the lists below.
If you wish to complete the Dissertation you must study Research Methods.
Core modules
- Corporate and Investment BankingM486
- Corporate FinanceM421
- Portfolio and Fund ManagementM487
- Retail Banking and Household FinanceM488
Elective modules
- Bank Financial ManagementM422
- Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking CrisesM456
- Banking and Capital MarketsM426
- Banking StrategyM466
- Corporate GovernanceM444
- DissertationM454
- Econometric Analysis and ApplicationsM432
- Econometric Principles and Data AnalysisM430
- Finance in the Global marketM442
- Financial EconometricsM459
- Financial EngineeringM482
- International FinanceM429
- Introduction to ValuationM464
- Macroeconomic Policy and Financial MarketsM425
- Research MethodsM453
- Risk Management: Principles and ApplicationsM423
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for senior positions in banking, asset management, pension funds, regulators and financial institutions.
Study schedule
This programme takes a minimum of two years to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of five years.
Study calendar 2022/23
Entry requirements
Education and experience
You should have a recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in finance, economics, or another appropriate discipline. Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.
Language requirements
All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS. If you have not yet taken an English language test, you can still apply for your degree, but we will include evidence of language requirements as part of your offer conditions. You can demonstrate English language ability in several ways.
More information on the English requirements can be found here
What next?
To make an application, or to find out more about fees and our admissions procedure, please visit the Apply section of this website.