Our postgraduate Diploma in Banking enables people with specialised skills to develop an understanding of a broader range of subjects involved in modern banking.

The Diploma 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 PGDip 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.

As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for senior positions in banking, asset management, pension funds, regulators and financial institutions.