Economics (MEcon), MEcon

This integrated Masters degree 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 experts whose research has influenced international policy, and use facilities such as our Financial Lab (FinLab) wth Bloomberg trading terminals and behavioural economics laboratory.You'll graduate with practical transferable skills essential to a successful career or continued learning. Graduate destinations include Goldman Sachs, PwC, Bloomberg LP and the European Commission. You'll also have the freedom to shape your studies by choosing optional modules to suit your interests or career plans. You could also: • Spend a year in employment• Gain vital work experience on a Student Innovation Project• Spend a semester abroad• Gain exemptions from professional accounting bodies and the Institute and Faculty of ActuariesChoose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked Top 20 in the UK for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).