SOAS University of London

Postgraduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance (Online)

Online

DURATION

1 up to 3 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Apr 2025

TUITION FEES

GBP 7,280

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Postgraduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance (Online) focuses on equipping students with advanced knowledge in quantitative methods and finance. The program covers key areas such as risk management, portfolio optimization, and financial modeling. You'll engage with practical projects to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world financial scenarios.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as quantitative analysts, risk managers, financial engineers, or investment analysts, with opportunities in sectors like banking, investment firms, and consultancy.

Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Quantitative Finance is designed principally for postgraduates whose work in banks and other financial institutions requires knowledge of statistical (particularly econometric) and quantitative approaches to risk and derivatives.

The program can also provide a suitable route towards entering the MSc Finance (Quantitative Finance). Graduates with strong previous quantitative training (such as engineers) and graduates with lower levels of previous training can both benefit from the programme by choosing appropriate modules. (The programme's Academic Director will advise on your module choices).

Why study PGDip Quantitative Finance at SOAS?

SOAS is ranked 38th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2023)
We're ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
Our teaching offers you exceptional insights into financial institutions and markets in London and other major cities around the world
We offer specialist knowledge of financial and management systems in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Gain strong quantitative and analytical skills to undertake professional tasks such as financial analysis, risk management, investment appraisal and portfolio allocation.

Admissions

Curriculum

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Program Admission Requirements

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.