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International Financial Markets (MSc)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-22

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

About this course

Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills on this MSc International Financial Markets. You’ll study topics such as financial risk management, portfolio management and stock market analysis. Prepare for a successful career as a trader or financial manager anywhere in the world.

On this UK master’s degree you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the workings of global financial markets and how they are affected by political and economic events.

You’ll learn the most effective strategies for managing portfolios of assets such as:

  • equity
  • bonds
  • foreign exchange
  • derivatives

You’ll enhance your professional skills through practical exercises such as portfolio management assignments and a trading floor simulation workshops.

This will let you put theory into practice and make decisions on market prices in response to economic data and contemporary market trends.

Our expert academics who are active in research and have a wealth of experience in the sector. This means that your studies will benefit directly from the latest findings in the sector.

Your learning will be brought to life with real-world case studies, and you’ll benefit from industry guest speakers. This will also add to your network of contacts in the sector.

Careers

This degree will prepare you for success in a wide range of roles in trading or financial management.

Areas you could go into include:

  • mutual, hedge, pension or insurance funds
  • investment analysis and advice
  • trading in equities, bond, foreign exchange, commodities or derivatives
  • investment banking
  • private equity

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries, including 8,200 EU and international students.
Southampton’s Students Union has over 40 cultural and international groups to connect international communities in a social setting.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    22nd out of 104 5

    5th out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    149 67%

    21st

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    21st

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    66th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    154 73%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.99 80%

    20th

    1

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