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    MSc Finance and Economics

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    Southampton, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    £50.00
    App fee

    MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Southampton, GB. Tuition is £35,000.

    About the program

    Covers economic analysis, quantitative techniques, global capital markets, corporate finance, financial economics, and asset pricing. Includes access to Financial Laboratory with Bloomberg terminals and develops skills for independent research in finance and economics.

    Focus: both
    15th UK QS Economics & Econometrics | Top 20 in the UK for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Sept 2026
    Aug 19, 2026
    Autumn 2026
    Sep 2, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE are not required, however, strong GRE quantitative (162+) or overall GMAT or GMAT Focus (at least 80th percentile, this means your score is higher than 80% of test takers) scores will add weight to an application.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE are not required, however, strong GRE quantitative (162+) or overall GMAT or GMAT Focus (at least 80th percentile, this means your score is higher than 80% of test takers) scores will add weight to an application.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 92 overall, with minimum scores of 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 21 in writing and 23 in speaking
    IELTS
    optional
    Min overall score 6.5 reading 6.0 writing 6.0 speaking 6.0 listening 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £37,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    £10,224.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton is £35,000.
    Is MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton online or in-person?
    MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton take to complete?
    MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Finance and Economics at University of Southampton: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)