SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

Structure

You will choose five core courses.

• Econometric Principles & Data Analysis
• Econometric Analysis & Applications
• Financial Econometrics
• Risk Management: Principles & Applications
• Derivatives
• Modelling Firms & Markets

You will also choose three courses from the list of electives or core courses.

• Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets
• Microeconomic Principles & Policy
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• International Finance
• The International Monetary Fund & Economic Policy
• Finance in the Global Market
• Bank Regulation & Resolution of Banking Crises
• Banking & Capital Markets
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Programme Specification

• MSc Finance programme specification (pdf; 44kb)

Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning

The MSc is made up of eight courses. Each course is studied in eight-week sessions. You can only take one course at a time, but each course is typically available in at least two of the year's study sessions. This gives you the flexibility to plan how you study during the year, enabling you to fit your study in with your professional, family and personal commitments.

You will be individually assigned an online academic tutor for the duration of each course with whom you can discuss academic queries at regular intervals during the study session. You will also have a named administrator providing you with help and advice throughout your studies.

Before the start of each course you have enrolled in, you will be sent a package containing all of the course materials that you need to complete the course - the core text, textbooks, a collection of key articles, and any course related software. 

To make your experience as a distance learning student more complete and rewarding, we provide access to the Online Study Centre, which is a web-accessed learning environment. Via the OSC, you can communicate with your assigned academic tutor, administrators and other students on the course using discussion forums. The OSC also provides access to the course Study Guide and assignments, as well as a selection of electronic journals available on the University of London Online Library.

For each course, you will sit a three-hour examination, held on a specified date in October, and complete two assignments during the course study session. Assignments are submitted and feedback given online. Examinations and assignments are weighted 70:30.

Destinations

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.

How to Apply

There are two ways of submitting an application.

Online application

The online application form allows you to submit your application directly to us for consideration. We aim to answer each application within 10 working days. Once it has been reviewed, you may be made a conditional offer. A firm offer will only be made once we have received from you the supporting documentation specified in the conditional offer. We will keep you informed of the process in writing.

Printed application

If you prefer, you can complete a hard copy distance learning application form and send it to us by mail with all of your supporting documentation. Please contact us using our online enquiries form or call us on +44 (0)207 898 4050 to request a copy of the application form.

For more information about our application procedure, application deadlines, and the supporting documentation required, please visit our admissions webpage.