This structure is for new students and those who registered after 1 July 2018.
Students who registered before this date can find their programme structure here.
| Programme summary | |
|---|---|
| Programme convenor: | Prof Pasquale Scaramozzino |
| Duration: | 2–5 years |
| Fee: | £10,920. For full information on fees and payment options, visit our Fees page. |
| Programme start: | October / January / April / July |
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:
- Banking
- Economic Policy
- Financial Sector Management
- Quantitative Finance
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 (Quantitative Finance) is designed principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives. It is particularly suitable if you have a first degree in engineering, applied science, applied mathematics, economics, or similar subjects, but also suitable for others with quantitative skills.
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: four core modules and two elective modules selected from the lists below.
Core modules
- Financial EngineeringM482
- Econometric Analysis and ApplicationsM432
- Econometric Principles and Data AnalysisM430
- Financial EconometricsM459
- Modelling Firms and MarketsM458
- Risk Management: Principles and ApplicationsM423
Elective modules
- Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking CrisesM456
- Banking and Capital MarketsM426
- Corporate FinanceM421
- Corporate GovernanceM444
- DissertationM454
- Finance in the Global marketM442
- International FinanceM429
- Macroeconomic Policy and Financial MarketsM425
- Microeconomic Principles and PolicyM457
- The IMF and Economic PolicyM413
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for senior research and other positions in banking, fund management, consultancy, central banks and international bodies.
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 2021/22
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.