Course summary
Study MSc Finance and Economics degree at Southampton and work towards a successful career in the financial sectors around the world. Use your numeracy skills and strong economic focus, enhanced on this master’s degree, to improve your skills as a financial expert. Join the Economics Department at Southampton with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. We’re also ranked Top 15 in the UK for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website
Assessment method
Some modules are assessed by essays, others by exams and some by a mix of these methods. Exams are held at the end of each semester.
How to apply
International applicants
English Language Band C: For IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in economics or other subjects with quantitative study such as finance, maths, management, engineering, data science, computer science or physics.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ