Economics
About this course
Master of Economics in Economics, an economics degree exploring advanced economic theory and quantitative methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, and Policy Analysis. Students can select from three designated pathways after the first year: Economics, Econometrics, and Behavioural economics. The curriculum includes practical facilities such as a Bloomberg Trading Suite and behavioural economics laboratories, alongside options for a semester abroad or an employment placement year. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules including Economics with Data, Exploring the Social World, Mathematics for Economics, and Principles of Macroeconomics. The second year advances quantitative and analytical capabilities via Applied Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Econometrics with Big Data, and Games. The third year shifts towards independent research and specialist study through Behavioural Economics, Choice and Decision, Dissertation: Literature Review, and Economics Skills and Employability 3. The final year involves advanced postgraduate training through Advanced Research Project, Applied Microeconometrics, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics. Optional modules across various stages allow students to explore topics such as Corporate Finance, Experimental Economics, Health Policy and Economics, and Industrial Economics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation)
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 51%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Economics Skills and Employability 1
- Economics with Data
- Economics with Experiments
- Exploring the Social World
- Mathematics for Economics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Quantitative Modelling in Economics
- Statistics for Economics
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- ECON Dissertation: Prelim Info
- Econometric Theory
- Econometrics with Big Data
- Economics Skills and Employability 2
- Games
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Development Economics
- Dynamic Macroeconomics
- Global Health
- Industrial Economics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Population Change in Low and Middle Income Countries
- Portfolio Theory and Financial Markets
- Behavioural Economics
- Choice and Decision
- Dissertation: Literature Review
- Economics Skills and Employability 3
- Advanced Social Data Science
- Dissertation: Research Project
- Dissertation: Research Topics
- Empirical Finance
- Environmental Economics
- International Macroeconomics
- International Trade
- Labour Economics
- Principles of Finance
- Public Economics
- Risk Management
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Topics in Political Economy
- Advanced Research Project
- Applied Microeconometrics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Preliminary Mathematics and Statistics
- Quantitative Methods
- Corporate Finance
- Experimental Economics
- Health Policy and Economics
- Household Finance
- Industrial Economics
- Labour Economics
- Time Series Econometrics
- Topics in Macroeconomics
- Topics in Microeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Economics at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £59,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of Economics at University of Southampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Economics at University of Southampton?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Economics at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Does Economics at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Economics at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.