Economics

Why Economics at Southampton

Professional recognition at University of Southampton translates into tangible advantage: graduates receive accreditation from five organizations simultaneously — ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, and CIPFA. This opens direct pathways to international careers in finance and consulting, bypassing additional certifications. Meanwhile, the learning environment mirrors professional reality. The financial laboratory houses 20 Bloomberg terminals, replicating the trading platform used by over 325,000 analysts and traders worldwide, which means data archives, analytical tools, and real-time news become integral to education.

Economics

After completing their first year, BSc Economics students choose between three pathways: classical economics for comprehensive disciplinary grounding, econometrics for statistical analysis methods, or behavioral economics, where the focus shifts to explaining and predicting human decision-making. Optional modules — spanning international banking to risk management — enhance this flexibility. Students can also pursue short-term internships, a semester abroad, or a full work year at companies, transforming theory into practical experience before graduation.

Economics and Accounting

This joint venture between the economics faculty and University of Southampton’s business school delivers dual specialization. BSc Economics and Accounting combines micro- and macroeconomics with foundational accounting concepts, preparing specialists for economic and accounting consultancy. Students master FinLab’s realistic trading environment with its detailed financial data. Optional modules allow tailoring the program toward specific career goals — whether risk management or public economics — while a work year or semester abroad broadens professional context.

Economics and Actuarial Science

BSc Economics and Actuarial Science stands alone in the UK by merging economics with actuarial science — a discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to risk assessment. The program’s key advantage lies in granting six IFoA exam exemptions — the maximum for undergraduate degrees — covering actuarial statistics (CS1, CS2), actuarial mathematics (CM1, CM2), and business finance with economics (CB1, CB2). From the first year onward, students work with professional Bloomberg terminals while studying micro- and macroeconomics alongside mathematical courses.

Philosophy and Economics

BA Philosophy and Economics fuses economic understanding with critical examination of ethical questions, justice concepts, and responsibility. The logical and analytical skills developed at this disciplinary intersection appeal to employers across diverse sectors. Students freely select modules from anthropology, psychology, or language courses, shaping their own trajectory. A year abroad deepens understanding of both philosophical concepts and economic systems within an international framework.

Politics and Economics at University of Southampton

BSc Politics and Economics provides tools for understanding mechanisms that shape society — from individual company behavior to international relations. Specialization in micro- and macroeconomics pairs with exploration of political concepts like democracy and global governance. Optional modules — ranging from Chinese politics to industrial economics — enable deeper engagement with specific areas. Skills in analysis, critical thinking, and independent research position graduates competitively within government structures, the financial sector, and international organizations.