MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton

Learn in-depth how financial markets work and how money is organised on our Economics and Finance master’s degree. You’ll study economic analysis and quantitative techniques and learn about global capital markets. This 1 year, full-time MSc prepares you for high-level finance roles across the world, and is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised training programme.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this full-time UK master’s you'll study over a 12 month period. The taught part of the degree takes place between October and June. It consists of 30 study weeks divided into 2 semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including accountancy firms, banks (high street and city), charitable and not-for-profit organisations, consultancies, insurance companies, government departments, think tanks, non-government organisations (ngos). Careers directly related to the course include actuary, chartered accountant, compliance officer, data analyst, economist, financial manager, financial risk analyst, investment analyst.

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