Program Overview
The Master in Economics at University of Southampton is a MEcon programme in Business & Management over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master in Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master in Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Economic Perspective and Policy
- Statistics For Economics
- Quantitative Modelling in Economics
- Management Accounting 1.
- Macroeconomic Policy 2
- Microeconomics of Markets
- Microeconomics of Strategy.
- Topics in Macroeconomics 2
- Development Economics
- Industrial Economics 2
- International Trade Theory and Policy.
- Labour Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Applied Econometrics.
- Empirical Finance
- Public Economics
- Macroeconomic Policy 3.
- Labour Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Advanced Topics in Econometrics
- Finance
- International Trade
- Economic Policy in Development
- Topics in Economic Theory.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GCSE English grade C or above (or an equivalent standard in other approved by the University English language qualification approved by the University).
- 3 A level subjects: AAB (including A level Mathematics at grade B or above) or ABB (including A level Mathematics at grade B or above) with grade A in the Extended Project Qualification.
- 4 A level subjects: ABBB (including A level Mathematics at grade B or above) or BBBB (including A level Mathematics at grade B or above) with grade A in the Extended Project Qualification.
- 34 points, 17 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,054 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 48 months