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Economics (MEcon) at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

This integrated master's degree in economics will help you understand advanced economic theory. You'll use facilities such as our Bloomberg Trading Suite and behavioural economics labs. You'll develop the analytical and research skills you need to become a professional economist. This flexible course has 3 separate pathways you can choose after the first year. These have slightly different module selections. The pathways are: Economics - this is the default pathway, which will give you a rounded education in the subject. Econometrics - focuses on the quantitative methods in economics, providing the relevant statistical tools you'll need to analyse economic data and policy. Behavioural economics - has an additional focus on explaining and predicting human behaviour, and using these insights to evaluate and design economic policy. You'll graduate with practical transferable skills essential to a successful career or continued learning. Graduate destinations include Goldman Sachs, PwC, Bloomberg LP and the European Commission. You'll also have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. You could also: • Spend a year in employment • Gain vital work experience on a Student Innovation Project • Spend a semester abroad • Gain exemptions from professional accounting bodies and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Modules

You will study various topics covering the fundamental aspects of Economics. You can choose between a number of 'pathways' through the degree, to reflect your background and interests. Module choices in year one depend on whether you have studied economics at A level. Some of the modules you may study include Economics with Data; Industrial Economics; Health and Policy Economics. Please see the course page online for a list of core and optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/economics-degree-mecon#modules

Assessment method

We'll assess you using: coursework, lab reports and essays; dissertation; group essays; individual and group projects; self-assessment; teamwork; written exams


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L101
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. As A level Mathematics is required for this programme, all equivalent qualifications also need an equivalent of A level Mathematics, grade A. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/economics-degree-mecon?utm_source=-UCAS-Course-Collect&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=UG-aggregator&utm_campaign=UG2024#about


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with 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


Student Outcomes

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69%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
93%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £23400 Year 1
International £23400 Year 1

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

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Economics (MEcon) at University of Southampton - UCAS