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University degree

Economics

University of Southampton
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Develop your knowledge of economic theory and practice on this integrated master's degree in economics. Gain vital practical experience in this trading suite. This integrated master's degree in economics will help you understand advanced economic theory.

You'll use facilities such as our Bloomberg Trading Suite and behavioural economics labs. You'll develop the analytical and research skills you need to become a professional economist. Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take.

This flexible course has 3 separate pathways you can choose after the first year. These have slightly different module selections. The pathways are: You'll also have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans.

You could choose international banking, risk management or public economics, for example.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts4%
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts1%
96-111 pts1%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts30%
144-159 pts26%
160-175 pts11%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts2%
208-223 pts2%
How they qualified
80% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel80%
otherHE10%
foundation8%
baccalaureate2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
84%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£34,000
3 years on
£46,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
80%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support79%
Well organised81%
Learning resources85%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Southampton's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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