Professor of Management Economics
Centre for Financial and Management Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Policy (Distance Learning)
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Key information
Key information
- Duration
- 1-year (Max. 3-years)
- Start of programme
- October / January / April / June
- Attendance mode
- Distance learning (part-time)
- Fees
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PGDip: £7,280
- Course code
- OLTF0036
- Entry requirements
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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.
Course overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Policy is designed principally for postgraduates working on economic policy in government, central banks, other public organisations, international institutions and consultancy.
It enables you to deepen your understanding of the principles, applications, and context underlying economic policy with a focus on policy's financial aspects.
The programme can also provide a suitable route towards entering the MSc Finance (Economic Policy).
Why study PGDip in Economic Policy at SOAS?
- SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023).
- We're ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Develop an excellent understanding of the key issues shaping international business strategy in a global financial environment.
- We offer specialist knowledge of financial and management systems in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
- Acquire a sound understanding of theories in finance and the workings of financial markets, ready for a career in finance or further study.
If you have any further questions about the overall programme content and its suitability for you, please email dladmissions@soas.ac.uk.
Structure
You will study four modules selected from the list below.
Important notice
The information on the website reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. The modules are indicative options of the content students can expect and are/have been previously taught as part of these programmes. However, this information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Teaching and learning
The programme takes a minimum of 1-year to complete. Each module lasts 10 weeks. You are registered for a maximum of 3 years.
Key dates and calendar
To find out when a particular module is running, please view the study calendar on each individual module page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees 2022/23
| PGDip (4 modules) |
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| £7,280 |
Fees are inclusive of all required resources. Whilst we incorporate all of the costs into your module fees, depending on your country of residence, you may incur local costs such as: fees paid to local examination centres for sitting your examinations.
Fees may increase each year, therefore may be higher in subsequent years of study. See online and distance learning fees for further information.
How to apply
Please read our online and distance learning how to apply guidance, and use our online form to submit your application directly to us for consideration.
Employment
As a graduate of this programme you will be prepared for a career as an economist in government, central banks, other public organisations, international institutions and consultancy.
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