MSc Finance at University of Southampton

Our MSc Finance degree places a unique emphasis on quantitative and analytical techniques so you can develop the advanced skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape. As a graduate with a master's in finance, you'll be well-prepared for careers in investment banking, asset management, risk analysis, corporate finance, consultancy, government, and research. This course integrates theory with hands-on experience through case studies, data analysis, and practical projects using real financial databases and statistical software tools.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Business, accounting, finance and marketing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time 1 year course, running from October to October. The first 9 months involves taught study, divided into 2 semesters. In semester 3 (final 3 months) you’ll complete an individual research project as part of your dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including finance, banking, accountancy, business consultancy, public sector. Careers directly related to the course include financial analyst, business analyst, accountant, company secretary, external auditor, forensic accountant, stockbroker, risk manager.

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