The University of Southampton offers a Master's degree in International Financial Markets (MSc) through its Southampton Business School. This program lasts for 12 months and focuses on Business and Management Studies. For international students, the tuition fee is £33,500. To apply for this degree, students need to meet the English language requirements, which can be fulfilled by taking either the IELTS or PTE exams. Additionally, students must have a graduation score of at least 55% to be eligible for admission.

Students will study important topics like financial risk management, portfolio management, and stock market analysis. This program prepares them for a successful career as a trader or financial manager anywhere in the world.

In this master’s degree, students will gain a deep understanding of how global financial markets work and how they are influenced by political and economic events.

Students will improve their professional skills through practical exercises, including portfolio management assignments and trading floor simulation workshops.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants need a 2:1 degree, which is between 55% and 65% depending on the university. This degree should be in areas like Business, Economics, Science, Engineering, or Management.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Applicants must have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS, with at least 6.0 in listening and speaking, and 6.5 in reading and writing.

PTE

Marks: 62.0

Applicants need a minimum score of 62 out of 90 in PTE.

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Documents

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need to provide two academic reference letters.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Submit your resume/CV, especially if you are applying for an MBA program.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Make sure to gather all necessary documents that support your application. This may include transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and personal statements.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process by visiting the following link: University of Southampton Online Application.

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee for this course is £50 (approximately INR 5,280).

Payment Method: You can pay using a credit card. Additionally, students have the option to pay in three installments:

• For courses starting in September 2021: 34% of your fees due on Monday, 4th October 2021 33% of your fees due on Monday, 10th January 2022 33% of your fees due on Monday, 25th April 2022
• For courses starting in January/February 2022: 34% of your fees due on 7th February 2022 33% of your fees due on 1st April 2022 33% of your fees due on 1st May 2022

Step 5: Application Deadline

The deadline for fall (September) applications is 29th May. Please note that these dates are tentative based on previous years. For the most accurate deadlines, connect with our expert counselors for assistance.