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?

• 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).
• 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.

As a graduate in MSc Public Financial Management you'll have the skills to work in management roles in:

• central Finance Ministries
• line Ministries
• sub-national governments
• parliament
• consultancy
• international finance institutions