Take your career to the next level with our MSc Finance and Investment. This globally focused programme gives you the specialist knowledge and practical expertise to succeed in today鈥檚 competitive financial sector.
You'll gain advanced insight into financial risk management, portfolio optimisation and the dynamics of global capital markets. You'll also explore new areas such as machine learning applications in finance, sustainable and green investment, and the growing role of FinTech and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
Through this blend of traditional and emerging topics, you鈥檒l develop the technical, analytical, and digital skills that leading employers demand. Whether you want to pursue a career as a quantitative analyst, portfolio manager, ESG investment strategist, risk consultant or FinTech specialist, this degree will help you stand out in a fast-changing financial world.
Graduate destinations of MSc Finance and Investment include employers such as:
A dissertation is an essential part of this course. It allows you to carry out independent research on a topic that interests you. This project will help you deepen your expertise in a specialist area of finance and demonstrate your ability to design and deliver rigorous, data-driven analysis.
Depending on your career goals, the dissertation will prepare you for:
This course is accredited by the and fully mapped to the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Part I qualification. This ensures your learning is academically rigorous and aligned with industry standards, improving your employability and professional credibility.
On this UK MSc Finance and Investment course you will:
This course combines theory and practice to help you analyse markets in real time, interpret data with confidence and make informed investment decisions. By the time you graduate, you will have the specialist knowledge, professional skills and global perspective to succeed in a wide range of financial careers.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. 福利着片 out why, when, and how we might make changes.
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Dr Martin Enilov, Lecturer in Banking and Finance in the University鈥檚 Business School leads this course. His main research interests are empirically oriented and lie at the intersection of macroeconomics, specifically, in commodity markets, international trade, and the development of the stock and security markets, including digital currency trading. Read Dr Enilov鈥檚 staff profile to find out more about his research and publications.
This course is based at Highfield.
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
You鈥檒l need a 2.1 degree in a subject which includes quantitative study such as:
福利着片 the equivalent international qualifications for your country.
We do not accept the following subjects:
If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.
If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:
If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before you start your course.
If you don鈥檛 meet the academic requirements, you can complete a pre-master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. .
If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we鈥檒l assess your relevant professional experience, your subject knowledge and your aptitude for learning.
Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.
Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
This is a full-time course. You鈥檒l study for a whole year.
The taught part of the course covers the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2). This is a combination of modules that everyone on the course studies, and modules that we鈥檒l ask you to choose from a list of options.
You鈥檒l take exams at the end of semesters 1 and 2.
During the last 4 months of the course you鈥檒l research and write your dissertation.
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The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. 福利着片 out why, when and how we might make changes.
You must study the following modules :
The dissertation stage of your Postgraduate programme involves an extended, independent investigation of a topic of your own choosing and the preparation of a 15,000 word dissertation describing your work. Essentially, the dissertation is a test of your a...
In this module we begin by looking at the types and sources of finance for a company. Next we seek to understand the cost of capital and the major theories that guide us. Next comes sources of long-term finance: capital, debt and hybrid finance. Finally, ...
This module covers topics such as investment appraisal, evaluation of corporate investment, M&A, corporate governance issues in both theoretical and empirical aspects, and thus provides the knowledge which may be required for managers. The materials may b...
This module aims to provide you with a thorough knowledge of the fixed income securities and techniques available for fixed income securities analysis, together with an understanding of investment data and performance measurement. Emphasis will be placed ...
Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of the principles that govern investment decisions and the valuation of financial assets. The course delves into the core concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory (M...
This module provides an introduction to the modern finance theory and its applications to equity investing. It will start by giving a short preamble of the asset classes and stock markets, security analysis, and equity evaluation models. The course will t...
You must also choose from the following modules :
Mainstream finance assumes that people are rational and is mainly concerned with how they should behave when making financial decisions. In this module, instead, we focus on how individuals make financial decisions in practice, and we use insights from ps...
This module provides a hands-on introduction to modern computational finance, with an emphasis on practical skills useful in the industry. It is in two parts, roughly corresponding to the 鈥渂uy鈥 and 鈥渟ell鈥 sides of the industry. Part One introduces tools o...
This module explores the key concepts and theories of financial derivatives. The focus is mainly on futures and options whose underlying asset is a financial asset (e.g., stock index options). Students will learn how to price these derivatives with the us...
The level and extent to which corporate executives, especially those of large multinational corporations pay themselves has, and continues to be, a hot and sometimes, controversial re-occurring issue of major interests to governments, regulators, media an...
This module deals with the finance in an international context. This includes spot and the forward exchange rates, the operation of common currency systems and also international cultural differences which affect the way business is governed.
This module provides you with the opportunity to engage with econometrics theory focusing, in particular, on analysing financial markets and firms' investment and financing decisions. The module will systematically prepare you with the necessary skills to...
This module provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable finance- a rapidly growing area at the intersection of finance and sustainability. The module underscores the significance of sustainable finance, illustrating its potential impact in shaping fi...
You鈥檒l learn through a variety of methods, including:
You'll also have access to Bloomberg trading suite and other real-time data sources to support your learning.
Assessment methods on this course include:
You will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice. This is your opportunity to carry out independent research and deepen your expertise in an area of finance or investment that interests you.
Through this project, you will develop advanced research skills, apply current methods, and contribute original insights to the field. Your supervisor will support you in shaping your theme, research design, and data analysis approach.
Past students have looked at:
You鈥檒l meet your supervisor regularly to stay on track and ensure your research develops into a dissertation that demonstrates your academic ability and practical financial understanding.
We'll assign you a personal academic tutor, and you'll have access to a senior tutor.
This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.
The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:
The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.
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Graduates commonly work in a range of organisations or sectors including:
Accountancy,
Banking,
Business,
Finance,
Government Agencies,
Public Sector,
Think Tanks.
*Example graduate job titles and job prospect statistics taken from The Graduate Outcomes Survey, which gathers information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after finishing their course.
Choosing to do work experience is a great way to enhance your employability, build valuable networks, and evidence your potential. Learn about the different work and industry experience options at Southampton.
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, , is open to every student.
Your career ideas and graduate job opportunities may change while you're at university. So it is important to take time to regularly reflect on your goals, speak to people in industry and seek advice and up-to-date information from Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise professionals at the University.
Fees for a year's study:
If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay 拢2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.
Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.
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Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.
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Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.
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If you鈥檙e a graduate of the University of Southampton, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.
This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. .
Scholarships of 拢9,000 and 拢5,000 are available to home fee paying students studying an eligible postgraduate master鈥檚 at the University of Southampton Business School.
福利着片 out more about the Southampton Business School (MSc) Dean Scholarship (UK), including eligibility and conditions.
Scholarships of 拢9,000 and 拢5,000 are available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master鈥檚 at the University of Southampton Business School.
福利着片 out more about the Southampton Business School (MSc) Dean Scholarship (International), including eligibility and conditions.
拢3500 off the tuition fee for your first year is available to international students studying an eligible postgraduate master鈥檚 at Southampton Business School.
福利着片 out more about the Southampton Business School Postgraduate International Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.
A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master鈥檚 study. Both from the University and other organisations.
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For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications.
There is no application assessment fee for postgraduate courses starting in 2026.
When you apply you鈥檒l need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course.
You鈥檒l need to include information about:
References are not required for this programme.
Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.
You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.
We receive a high volume of applications for this course. This means you may not receive a response to your application for up to 12 weeks.
Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
