MSc in Finance and Econometrics
Southampton, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
19 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 35,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
* for international students | for UK students: 2 september
** for EU and international students | for UK students: £11,700
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Finance and Econometrics blends advanced econometric methods with applied finance, covering financial markets, quantitative modeling and time-series analysis. This full-time UK master's is Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognized, gives access to the FinLab with 21 Bloomberg terminals, and ends with a three-month independent dissertation. You'll build skills in econometrics, statistics, forecasting, financial data analytics and model implementation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as actuary, chartered accountant, data analyst, economist, investment analyst, statistician, tax adviser, or as data scientist, management consultant, policy officer or retail banker in banks, consultancies, government and NGOs, and investment research roles.
The MSc Finance and Econometrics combines advanced econometric techniques with practical financial applications. You'll explore financial markets in detail, learning recent developments in econometric methods and how to apply them to real economic and financial data.
This full-time UK master's is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognised training programme designed to prepare you for specialist finance roles in corporate, banking, or fund management. You'll develop in-depth quantitative skills and learn to formulate economic models, interpret research findings, and test models using various methodologies.
A key feature is access to the Financial Laboratory (FinLab), which hosts 21 Bloomberg trading terminals, giving you real-time market data and powerful analytics. The programme culminates in a three-month independent dissertation research project on a topic you choose, enabling you to design, implement, and manage original research in finance and economics.
The 12-month full-time programme consists of taught modules from October to June (30 study weeks across 2 semesters), followed by 3 months of supervised research for your dissertation during the summer.
Compulsory modules include: Applied Microeconometrics, Financial Econometrics, Time Series Econometrics, Quantitative Methods, Preliminary Mathematics and Statistics (intensive 2-week course), and Dissertation.
You also choose from electives including: Corporate Finance, Experimental Economics, Financial Derivatives, and Health Policy and Economics. The dissertation involves independent academic work on your chosen research topic, requiring a literature review and an original research contribution.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified to: understand the theoretical basis of economic and financial analysis; formulate, manipulate and draw conclusions from economic models; apply economic and financial analysis in financial market contexts; interpret and critically evaluate economic ideas and research findings; test and evaluate economic models using various research methodologies and techniques; design, implement and manage independent research in finance and economics; present ideas, arguments and research findings effectively. You'll be prepared for specialist finance roles in corporate, banking, or fund management sectors, as well as research and academic positions.
Career pathways
Graduates commonly work in a range of organisations or sectors including: accountancy firms, banks (high street and city), charitable and not-for-profit organisations, Consultancies, insurance companies, Government departments, Think Tanks, non-government organisations (NGOs).
Careers directly related to this course:
- Actuary
- Chartered accountant
- Data analyst
- Economist
- Financial manager
- Financial risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Statistician
- Stockbroker
- Tax adviser
Wider career opportunities:
- Business development manager
- Data scientist
- Diplomatic service officer
- Local government officer
- Management consultant
- Policy officer
- Procurement manager
- Quantity surveyor
- Risk manager
- Retail banker
Example job titles of Southampton MSc Finance and Econometrics graduates*:
- Assurance associate
- Audit associate
- Corporate finance analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial adviser
- Financial consultant
- Surveyor
- Investment analyst
- Secondary maths teacher
- Strategy specialist
You should have a 2:1 degree in Economics with quantitative modules, or equivalent qualifications in statistics, mathematics, or other quantitative subjects.
You're ideal for this programme if you're interested in financial markets, econometric analysis, and research-led study. Strong analytical and mathematical skills are essential. The programme suits those aiming for specialist roles in banking, corporate finance, or fund management, as well as those considering academic or research careers in finance and economics.
Full-time, in-person delivery at Highfield campus. 12-month programme: taught modules October to June (30 study weeks over 2 semesters), followed by 3 months supervised dissertation research in summer. Instruction in English. Includes access to Financial Laboratory with Bloomberg terminals for real-time financial data and analytics training.