Program Overview

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Our MSc Finance (Economic Policy) programme has been principally designed to help you work on economic policy in government, central banks, public organisations and international institutions. The programme will increase your understanding of the principles, applications and context that underlie economic policy, focusing on the financial aspects of policy making. Additionally, you will acquire sound understanding of theories in finance and of the workings of financial markets.

The MSc Finance (Economic Policy) enables you to deepen your understanding of financial markets, banks, and their relation to economic performance. It provides a sound platform for advancing your career in finance and policy. Because finance is so wide ranging, this degree enables you to choose between Banking and three other majors:

MSc Finance (Banking)

MSc Financial Sector Management)

MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance)

If you have any further questions about the overall programme content and its suitability for you, please

Why study MSc Finance (Economic Policy) at SOAS?

We are ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)

we are ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)

develop an excellent understanding of the key issues shaping international business strategy in a global financial environment

we offer specialist knowledge of financial and management systems in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and the Middle East

acquire a sound understanding of theories in finance and the workings of financial markets, ready for a career in finance or further study

you will be joining our community of alumni working in 160 countries in sectors including finance, government, industry and international organisations.

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