What will I learn?

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.

The MSc Finance (Banking) 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, this degree enables you to choose between Banking and three other majors:

MSc Finance (Economic Policy)
MSc Financial Sector Management)
MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance)

Why study MSc Finance (Banking) at SOAS?

SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023).
We are ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals.
You will develop an excellent understanding of financial markets, banks and their relation to economic performance.
We are specialists in the delivery of more than 40 African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of other languages and cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade.
You will be joining our community of alumni working in 160 countries in sectors including finance, government, industry and international organisations.

Which department am I in?

Centre for Financial and Management Studies

Study options

Online/Distance (2 years)

Tuition fees

£5,460.00 (US$ 7,051) per year

Single Module fee - £1,820.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

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. 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. (IELTS) International English Language Testing System (Academic) with an overall score of 7.0 or above, including a minimum of 7.0 on the written sub-test; (TOEFL) iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language with an overall score of 95 or above, including a minimum of 24 attained on the reading and writing skills sub-tests and a minimum of 25 attained on the speaking sub-test and 22 attained on the listening sub-test.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.