Course summary
Establish a career with any of the world's most affluential institutions, government regulators, or in academia. MSc Finance and Econometrics at Southampton is one of the only masters in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometrics techniques and their application to Finance. The full-time programme lasts 12 months, with nine months of taught modules between October and June of the academic year, followed by three summer months of supervised research for a Masters’ dissertation. Part-time programme lasts 27 months and consists of the same components as the full-time version. Students consult with the Head of Masters to establish a detailed plan of studies to fulfil the programme requirements.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by one or a combination of the following methods: exams, coursework, projects, or essays and dissertation. Exams are held at the end of each semester.
How to apply
International applicants
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.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in economics or a related subject with a high Maths content such as maths, 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
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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