Business Analytics and Finance

Entry requirements

An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification approved by the University) in a subject with an element of quantitative study such as: finance; economics; physical sciences; engineering; computer science or maths.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore an exciting combination of analytics and finance with Southampton's unique MSc in Business Analytics and Finance. This course stands distinct in the UK, sharpening your skills in modelling and decision-making for the dynamic global economy. Notably, Southampton ranks within the World's Top 40 and holds the UK's 7th position for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023).

You'll have access to specialist facilities including our Bloomberg trading terminals where you can simulate City trading and access specialist software such as Python, SPSS and SAS.

A summer industry project could be your gateway to a hands-on dissertation experience. Past students collaborated with top names like Rolls-Royce, IBM, Deloitte, and Boeing.

Benefit from course content that’s continuously updated and endorsed by industry leaders.

Information for international students

IELTS language requirements: 7.0 overall, with minimum 6.5 in all components. 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.