Finance and Economics

Learn in-depth how financial markets work and how money is organised on our finance and economics 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. on this master’s course you’ll learn about corporate finance, economic analysis, financial economics and asset pricing. you’ll develop the skills to carry out independent research in finance and economics. subject areas you’ll study include: the foundations of economic and financial analysis analysis of economic models applying analysis to financial markets economic ideas and research findings test and evaluate economic models functionality of financial markets

You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to work as a finance expert in the financial sector in a variety of organisations including: central and local governments european union institutions statistical offices central banks financial supervision authorities international aid organisations commercial banks and financial institutions

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: