Course summary
This popular master’s degree provides a full foundation in key areas of finance, such as stock market analysis, corporate finance and portfolio management, that will be very attractive to employers. MSc Finance places a stronger emphasis on quantitative and analytical techniques than other similar UK courses. You'll have access to first-class resources and facilities including financial databases such as Bloomberg and DataStream and software tools such as Stata and MATLAB. Our graduates have secured positions at organisations including PwC, JP Morgan and Barclays.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website
Assessment method
Assessment methods may include coursework, mid-term tests, exams, computer lab work and a dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS language requirements: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.
Entry requirements
A UK Bachelor's degree with upper second-class honours or higher (or equivalent overseas qualification approved by the University) in a relevant subject with some element of quantitative study such as economics, finance, maths, science, management, engineering or similar. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
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 master’s 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