MEconMaster in Economics

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEcon
Course code	L101

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..ster_in_economics.page

Overview

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Programme structure

Module choices in year one are dependent on whether you have studied economics at A level. Eight modules are studied each year, with four in each semester. During year three you will study a dissertation, equivalent to two modules, which is a piece of independent research on a topic of your choice spread over both semesters. During year four you will study an advanced research project which is comprised of two pieces of work, the first associated with quantitative methods and would be of an empirical nature, and the second piece will be associated with another module you are studying.

Career opportunities

Banking
Insurance and reinsurance
Accountancy
Market research
Economist
Actuary
Financial analyst
Money market dealer