The MSc Finance programme at Southampton University has been designed to provide a solid foundation in Finance and Empirical Finance. The course combines theory and practice and provides the opportunity to take a number of specialist modules to focus learning on a particular area of finance. The programme will equip you with knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance and complex financial systems, along with a comprehensive understanding of how markets work and how firms can create value. In combination with this, you’ll develop an ability to use, and to reflect critically upon the use of, models and formal processes within finance and financial management.

The MSc Finance offers the opportunity to acquire a deep knowledge in finance and develop skills that are essential in today’s competitive environment and greatly appreciated by potential employers. Our graduates could pursue key jobs in the business sector, in banks and other financial institutions, in the public sector, or they can choose to follow a research-based path that can lead to roles in universities or research-related institutions.