Economics (MEcon)

University of Southampton

Postgraduate MEcon Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomics

Economics (MEcon) MEcon is a postgraduate degree at University of Southampton, based in Southampton, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £31,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA.

A-Level Entry

AAA

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This integrated master's degree in economics will help you understand advanced economic theory. You'll use facilities such as our Bloomberg Trading Suite and behavioural economics labs. You'll develop the analytical and research skills you need to become a professional economist.
This flexible course has 3 separate pathways you can choose after the first year. These have slightly different module selections. The pathways are:

Economics - this is the default pathway, which will give you a rounded education in the subject.

Econometrics - focuses on the quantitative methods in economics, providing the relevant statistical tools you'll need to analyse economic data and policy.

Behavioural economics - has an additional focus on explaining and predicting human behaviour, and using these insights to evaluate and design economic policy.

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 Actuaries

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Economics - MEcon
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£31,500