MEcon Economics at University of Southampton

Programme overview

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.

What you will study

Each year is made up of core, compulsory and optional modules. Your modules in year 1 will depend on whether you studied economics at A level. In years 3 and 4 you'll study topics in more depth and carry out independent research.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including central government, private finance and equity firms, bank of england, accountancy firms, banks (high street and city), charitable and not-for-profit organisations, consultancies, insurance companies. Careers directly related to the course include chartered accountant, compliance officer, data analyst, economist, financial manager, financial risk analyst, investment analyst, statistician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB including Mathematics. IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation). Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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