Centre for Financial and Management Studies

Postgraduate Certificate in Banking (Distance Learning)

Key information

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

PGCert: £3,640

Course code
OLTF0024
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

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

Structure

You can study any two of the following modules:

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. 

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 Cert (2 modules) 
£3,640

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 senior positions in banking, asset management, pension funds, regulators and financial institutions.

Find out about our Careers Service.