Public Financial Management (distance learning)

Entry requirements

You should have a recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in a social science 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.

Months of entry

February, April, July, November

Course content

Our MSc Public Financial Management programme will provide you with expert knowledge in all matters of public finance, ranging from budget and revenue policy, to financial reporting, audit and compliance. Taking a real-world approach to the application of theory and critical thinking, this programme examines where financial matters drive policy. Through the course you will gain the conceptual tools and practical skills needed to analyse, understand and play a role in the public finance sector.

Why study MSc Public Financial Management at SOAS

• ranked 5th in the UK for graduate employability (Guardian League Tables 2021)
• interact with talented students, renowned academics, influential business leaders and top policy makers from around the world
• we are specialists in the delivery of more that 40 African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade
• you will be joining our community of alumni from 160 countries in sectors across finance, government, industry and international organisations.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website

Fees and funding

For details of postgraduate fees, please see SOAS website