Learn how economic decisions affect us as individuals and society as a whole. This Economics and Finance course combines studying economics with analysing financial markets and institutions. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in finance or economics.
Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take.
You'll learn from our expert teaching staff, whose research has influenced international policy.
In your first year you'll learn how to use Bloomberg trading terminals in our Financial Laboratory (FinLab), and have the chance to gain a Bloomberg Markets Concepts qualification.
You'll take core modules in:
You can also take modules from the Economics department, Business School or from other departments across the University. You could choose modules in:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Highfield Campus
University Road,
Southampton,
Hampshire,
SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom
AAB including Mathematics
Excluded subjects are General Studies, Use of Maths and Critical Thinking. If you are taking four A levels, you will receive the standard offer as well as an alternative offer of ABBB including Maths.
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB including Mathematics and grade A in the EPQ
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
As a student at the University of Southampton Pathway Centre, an individual learns varied skills that will help them through their time in the UK.