About this course
This integrated master's degree in economics will help you develop an in-depth understanding of economic theory and give you the conceptual, analytical and research skills to become a professional economist. You'll learn from from experts whose research has influenced international policy, and use facilities such as our Bloomberg Trading Suite and behavioural economics laboratory.
Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take. Please see the programme specification for the most up-to-date module lists.
You'll gain a specialist knowledge of:
microeconomics (the behaviour of individuals and businesses)
macroeconomics (the behaviour of the economy as a whole)
econometrics (applying mathematical and statistical models to economic systems)
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.
You'll study in lectures and small classes. Our facilities include the behavioural economics laboratory and the Bloomberg Trading Suite - a realistic trading room environment with the most detailed financial data available.
You'll graduate as a master of economics, with practical transferable skills essential to a successful career or continued learning.
As part of this course you can also:
take part in a 2-week economics summer school at Xiamen University, China
spend a semester abroad in your third year
spend a year in employment
gain vital work experience on IBM's Business Innovation Programme
Course location
This course is based at Highfield, Southampton.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Download the programme specification
The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.