Lecturer in Finance
School of Finance and Management
MSc Banking and Finance (Online)
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 2 years (accelerated) or 3 years
- Start of programme
- September 2026 or January 2027
- Attendance mode
- Part time
- Fees
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MSc: £12,000
PGDip: £8,000
PGCert: £4,000
Course overview
The MSc Banking and Finance delivers a dynamic, practice-driven exploration of global banking systems, financial markets and regulation.
Designed for ambitious early- and mid-career professionals, it combines advanced financial theory with real-world data analysis, policy insight and technology-enabled decision-making. You will build expertise in bank performance, financial stability, regulation, and digital innovation, including the responsible use of AI.
Through data-driven projects and policy-focused assessments, graduates develop strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills. You will leave ready to interpret complex financial change, manage risk and shape impact across banking, finance, consulting and policy worldwide.
Studying at SOAS
We're ranked 42nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2025) and the School of Finance and Management is 2nd in the UK for research impact (REF 2021). Gain a unique global perspective from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.
Study Tours
All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world’s most dynamic regions. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.
Structure
Full module information coming soon.
You can study this programme as an:
- MSc: six modules
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules
Teaching and learning
Each module is 14 weeks long and represents 300 hours of learning: 100 hours of assessment preparation and 200 hours of directed and self-directed learning with extensive teacher contact throughout.
Assessment
Instead of exams, we use a range of assessment methods designed to reflect different learning styles and develop real-world employability skills, giving you a real opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned.
You’ll be evaluated through a mix of innovative practical projects, like banking strategy and financial stability projects; participation activities such as critiquing and interpreting machine learning models; and engaging written work, including your final project, an AI-driven financial modelling portfolio.
Employment
We know you’re choosing this programme to advance your career and make a real difference in the world – that’s why we embed employability in every module.
Teaching and assessments are designed to develop a range of skills valued by employers. This includes research and enquiry, analytical and critical thinking, professional communication, and data, digital and quantitative literacy.
That's why recent graduates from the School of Finance and Management have been hired by HM Treasury, the Council of Europe, the World Food Programme, and Deloitte.
