Taught course
Finance and Economics
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in economics, finance, maths, management, engineering, data science, computer science or physics but quantitative study is required.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Learn in-depth how financial markets work and how money is organised on our Economics and Finance master’s degree.
You’ll study economic analysis and quantitative techniques and learn about global capital markets, and work towards a successful career in the financial sector.
This 1-year, full-time MSc prepares you for high-level finance roles across the world, and is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised training programme.
You’ll have access to our Financial Laboratory (FinLab) which hosts 21 Bloomberg trading terminals, where you can work with real-time data, breaking news and powerful analytics.
Key features of this course
Learn about corporate finance, economic analysis, financial economics and asset pricing.
Develop the skills to carry out independent research in finance and economics.
Study a range of topics, including applying analysis to financial markets, economic ideas and research findings, designing, implementing and manage independent research in finance and economics.
Student Support
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
Information for international students
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English is at our Band C level - IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Fees and funding
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000