Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate Certificate online degree

Full or part-time distance learning degree


Modern banks, financial institutions and businesses need senior people with expertise in fintech, sustainable finance, and risk and compliance. Get on the fast track to senior management with our postgraduate programmes.


Achieving a postgraduate degree opens doors to new opportunities and helps you validate your skills as a banking and finance professional.

 

This advanced level of study allows you to stand out in a competitive job market. Whether aiming to lead, innovate, or make a significant impact, a postgraduate degree equips you with the tools and insights needed for success.

 

It allows you to specialise in fintech, sustainable finance, or risk and compliance in banking.

 

This degree is taught entirely online – meaning you can choose where and when you learn.

Key information

Programmes available 

  • Postgraduate Certificate Banking and FinTech

  • Postgraduate Certificate Banking and Sustainable Finance

  • Postgraduate Certificate Risk and Compliance in Banking

Location:

  • Online, distance learning

Start dates and duration:

  • Apply for February, June and October intakes

Tuition fees and funding:

  • Total course cost is £4,000

  • LIBF Scholarship of up to £1,000 reduction in study fees

    * UK students are eligible for an LIBF Scholarship of up to £400


Entry requirements:

  • 2:2 honours degree and above or equivalent – from a recognised institution

  • English language: IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent) or Medium of Instruction letter showing proof of Bachelor Degree studied in English.

Fees for Postgraduate Certificate – Fintech, Sustainable Finance, Risk and Compliance in Banking

Complete your degree at your own pace and fit your studies around your professional and personal life.  


Payment plans


Advance payment plan, where you pay the full fee prior to the start of the programme. Module payment plan, where you can divide your tuition into module-based payments, due before each module begins.


LIBF scholarship


The Postgraduate Certificate LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,000 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees.


*For UK students, the LIBF Scholarship is an award of £400 

The prices shown below do not include any scholarships.

Online degree
Postgraduate Certificate Banking and FinTech
Study period of four months full time, 12 months part time.

US$5,349

 in total

Online degree
Postgraduate Certificate Banking and Sustainable Finance
Study period of four months full time, 12 months part time.

US$5,349

 in total

Online degree
Postgraduate Certificate Risk and Compliance in Banking
Study period of four months full time, 12 months part time.

US$5,349

 in total

Entry requirements for online Postgraduate Certificate

Typical offer

  • 2:1 honours bachelor degree, or equivalent, from a recognised institution

  • CV/Resume showcasing work experience

English language requirements

Postgraduate Certificate programmes

Advance your career with a MSc in the topic of your choice

Upon successful completion, graduates may continue their studies based on their postgraduate certificate to earn an MSc Banking and Finance, FinTech, Sustainable Finance or Risk and Compliance in Banking. This can be done by completing additional modules and a dissertation.

Contact Kari about MSc Banking and Finance online degrees

If you have any queries about how to apply for MSc Banking and Finance online degrees, please contact Kari our Recruitment and Programme Manager.

Career opportunities

When you have successfully completed a specific postgraduate certificate, you’ll be in a better position to pursue – or advance – a career in:

  • digital banking and fintech

  • investment banking

  • operational risk and market risk

  • commercial and corporate banking

  • sustainable finance

  • sustainability analyst

  • responsible investment manager

  • green finance consultants

  • sustainable banking specialists

  • asset management

  • consulting

“Overall, my experience with LIBF left me wanting to learn more and I’m excited for my next course.”

Hamad Al Hunaidi

LIBF alumni

LIBF: recognised for education excellence

Why study Postgraduate Certificates online?

Upon successful completion, graduates may continue their studies based on their postgraduate certificate to earn an MSc Banking and Finance, FinTech, Sustainable Finance or Risk and Compliance in Banking. This can be done by completing additional modules and a dissertation.