Program Overview
The Finance (Major: Economic Policy) at SOAS University of London is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance (Major: Economic Policy) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance (Major: Economic Policy) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Banking & Capital Markets
- International Finance
- Macroeconomic Policy & Financial Markets
- Microeconomic Principles & Policy
- Public Financial Management: Revenue
- The International Monetary Fund & Economic Policy
- Bank Financial Management
- Bank Regulation & Resolution of Banking Crises
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Derivatives
- Econometric Analysis & Applications
- Econometric Principles & Data Analysis
- Finance in the Global Market
- Financial Econometrics
- Modelling Firms & Markets
- Risk Management: Principles & Applications
- Project Appraisal
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
You should have a good first degree, from a recognised university, in economics, business or other appropriate discipline (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits). You are required to have internet access in order to participate in this programme.
English language requirements:
You are required to have a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills. Where English is a second language, applicants will be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,080 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months