Course contact details
Postgraduate Taught Admissions - Faculty of Social Sciences
Email:AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk
Phone:023 8059 4732
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Finance (Taught)
- MSc
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Boldrewood Campus
Course summary
About this course
Explore core areas of finance including stock market analysis, corporate finance, and portfolio management with Southampton’s MSc Finance. This programme is ideal for students seeking a strong analytical and quantitative foundation.
Key features of this course
• Distinct focus on quantitative and analytical techniques
• Hands-on experience with Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, DataStream, Stata, and MATLAB
• Accredited by both the CFA Institute and GARP, offering you scholarship opportunities to pursue the CFA or FRM professional qualifications
• Integrating AI & ML using Python prepares you to navigate the evolving landscape of digital finance
Your future career
Graduates from this programme have secured roles at leading institutions such as PwC, JP Morgan, and Barclays. The course equips you with the skills and experience needed to thrive in high-level finance roles across industries.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
Assessment methods may include coursework, mid-term tests, exams, computer lab work and a dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree in a subject which shows quantitative study such as economics, finance, maths, science, management, engineering or similar. Please check the website for programmes that are not accepted. Applicants with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
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