Centre for Financial and Management Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law (Distance Learning)

Key information

Duration
1-year (Max. 3-years)
Start of programme
October / January / April / June
Attendance mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Fees

PGDip: £7,280 

Course code
OLTF0037
Entry requirements

You should have an upper second class UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account, but is not a requirement. Your application may also 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. See distance learning English requirements.

Course overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law is ideal for those who already have some experience in either law or finance.

The ability to weight the choice of modules towards law or finance will mean that students can tailor their learning according to their needs, interests and pre-existing expertise.

Why study PGDip Finance and Financial Law 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).
  • Programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals.
  • You will develop an excellent understanding of the rapid and wide-ranging changes occurring in financial markets worldwide.
  • 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 other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade.

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: one core module and three elective 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. 

 

Core modules

Elective modules

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 

PG Dip (4 modules) 
£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 well prepared for working in the financial services sector or as a regulator with responsibility for financial institutions. The Diploma would also be beneficial to existing members of commercial law firms wishing to offer an improved services to clients in the financial sector, or for financiers wishing to enter such sectors as compliance or begin careers in the government services