Finance: Banking (Online)
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 online learning English requirements.
Months of entry
January, April, June, October
Course content
Our postgraduate Certificate in Banking enables people with specialised skills to develop an understanding of a broader range of subjects involved in modern banking.
The Certificate in Banking is especially valuable for people holding a professional qualification (including a qualification in accounting, finance, or related professions) who are employed in banks or other financial firms.
Why study PGCert in Banking 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 financial markets, banks and their relation to economic performance
- 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 and 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
Information for international students
For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGCert
- part time24-36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible24-36 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Study
- study@soas.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 3510 6974