Master of Science in Economics

at University of Southampton - Highfield Campus United Kingdom

Develop the skills to work on future interplanetary missions, or create new electronic systems for unmanned air vehicles. On this course, you'll explore the emerging technologies in aerospace engineering. You'll take group and individual projects to gain valuable technical and professional experience. Whatever topics you choose, you'll be well prepared for a career in the aerospace industry.

MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering looks at the electronic systems that are vital for aircraft and spacecraft.

On this 4-year integrated master's, you'll learn essential engineering skills and specialise in aerospace topics, such as:

• Flight mechanics
• Navigation and control
• GPS and radar techniques

Our expert academics bring industry experience to the classroom. They have worked on projects with NASA and the European Space Agency.

As part of your electronic engineering for aerospace degree you can:

• Design and build your own electronic circuits, systems and computer software
• Use our research facilities, including a computer laboratory, high-voltage lab and a £110m clean room
• Take part in a group design project, where you'll work for an industry or academic customer
• Develop your enterprise skills with help from our startup supporter, Future Worlds
• Study engineering management and law to help your career

You can take this course with an additional year-long, paid placement. Apply with UCAS code H61I for the Industrial Studies option.

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Spend your third year in Germany, studying maths at one of our partner universities. This degree is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in German, while developing your mathematical problem-solving skills. You’ll study pure and applied mathematics, statistics and operational research. You’ll graduate with sought after skills in mathematics as well as experience of working and studying in another language.

This BSc Maths with German degree is varied and covers the foundations of algebra, calculus and statistics. You’ll investigate the applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts and use mathematical and statistical models.

As part of this course you’ll:

• Be able to specialise in actuarial and financial mathematics, operational research or statistics
• Become proficient in German, understanding subtleties and conversing easily in the language, both formally and informally
• Spend your third year at one of our Erasmus partner institutions in Hamburg or Trier
• Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space for maths students
• Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'

You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, by leading researchers in fields, such as group theory, the mathematics of nature and experimental design.

This BSc Politics degree will help you learn about political systems, political thinkers, democracy and the modern state. You’ll gain insight into issues such as modern migration, the role of the media, and the future of the European Union. This course can lead to jobs in politics, the civil service, think tanks, campaign organisations, business or journalism.

Discover how to get into politics as you:

• Study political theory, global politics, public policy, and political analysis
• Focus on topics of contemporary political importance, for example, globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, security studies and migration
• Choose from a wide array of topics through optional modules, including political topics relating to the UK, the EU or the US, and modules in criminology, economics or ethics

A BSC Politics degree from the University of Southampton will:

• Develop your critical thinking skills
• Hone your analytical capacity
• Train you in a range of research skills that are highly valued by employers

You'll develop transferable skills such as:

• Effective oral and written communication
• Problem solving
• Data analysis

This degree gives excellent training for a range of careers, including roles in:

• The civil service and international organisations
• NGOs, advocacy and lobby groups
• Political campaigning
• Journalism
• A broad range of business sectors

Study the design, engineering and operation of land transport systems, with our MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering: Infrastructure. With a focus on transport infrastructure, this course looks in detail at traffic engineering, and railway engineering and operations. You can study this course on a full-time, part-time or distance-learning basis.

If you want a career in the transport industry or you're an experienced transport professional interested in enhancing your skills, this degree is ideal. 

This course covers everything from the fundamentals of modelling and economics through to the application of software and planning tools using real life examples from around the world. It’s the perfect way to improve your knowledge and employability in the transport sector.

Your course highlights include field trips and a mock public inquiry, where you'll learn about  public engagement and the role of public opinion in the transport planning process.

You taught learning includes modules on:

• Transport economics
• Transport data analysis and techniques
• Transport planning: policy and governance
• Transport modelling
• Highway and traffic engineering  
• Railway engineering and operations 

You’ll also have the chance to choose from a range of modules including:

• Transport, energy and the environment
• Human factors in engineering
• Transport management and safety
• Logistics systems operations

You’ll gain experience using a range of transport-related software and you’ll be able to hear directly from a range of industry guest speakers. You’ll also carry out an individual research project on a topic of your choice.

Develop the analytic and professional skills for success in the data science on this Data & Decision Analytics MSc. You’ll learn advanced level mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, and computation.

This UK master’s course will give you the skills and knowledge to make better decisions based on data. There is also a strong focus on real work experience, with opportunities for summer projects in a range of industries.

Through this degree you’ll learn:

• Programming skills in R and in Python
• Advanced theory and methods of applied statistics
• Practical application of operational research
• Modelling of deterministic and stochastic systems
• Industry career skills working on a project with an external organisation

You'll take on 3-month summer project which can be in operational research, statistics, data science or a combination of each. This is excellent preparation if you want to go onto a PhD in one of these areas.

There are 2 options for this project:

• The opportunity to compete for a 3-month project with an external organisation
• An internal project linked to the latest research led by one of our academics

You'll also get the chance to meet with the CORMSIS Business Advisory Board which is represented by major companies including; Tesco, Shell, British Airways and HM Revenue & Customs. They ensure this MSc continues to be fresh and relevant to the needs of employers, so you’ll have excellent employment prospects.

Develop the specialist knowledge to boost your career with our 1 year MSc Audiology degree. Audiology taster clinics help you learn about patient care and our in-house auditory implant service offers a chance to explore cochlear implantation. Your learning is informed by our Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). The ISVR developed childhood hearing screening adopted by the NHS and recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Gain scientific training in audiology whether you're new to the field, or are a qualified health professional interested in taking your career further.

The MSc Sustainability gives you a chance to explore sustainability issues in different societies. It addresses critical global challenges including food delivery, water and energy. You’ll graduate ready for a range of careers, including national and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Department for International Development.

Become an expert in sustainability on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll study your chosen specialism on this flexible course to meet your career or further study goals.

You could choose to focus on consultancy, population and geographical information systems (GIS) or to gain a broader experience across the disciplines.

A focus on applied research and field-based methods will leave you well equipped to tackle sustainability challenges in the real world after your studies.

Our exciting and topical Environmental Science degree combines a range of subjects, including geography, law and oceanography. It focuses on applying science to some of the biggest environmental challenges of today and in the future. It will prepare you for a rewarding career in many fields, like environmental management and conservation.

Our BSc Environmental Science consists of theory with practical and project work, and explores sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

At the start of the course, you'll choose one of 4 specialist pathways. This will give you control over your degree and career route. You can change your pathway at the end of the first year.

You can choose to specialise in:

• Aquatic Environments and Resources
• Environmental Change
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Sustainable Environmental Management

You'll complete a research project in year 3. Industry regularly implements our students’ work. For example, Ordnance Survey has used recommendations from student-designed environmental management systems.

We provide many opportunities for fieldwork, where you'll gain the skills to collect and analyse data. Previous field trips have used drones for remote sensing and studied salt marsh vegetation.

As part of this course you can:

• Learn to apply quantitative analysis and field research techniques
• Use computer-based geographical information systems to study environmental change
• Use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and remote sensing equipment
• Join our award-winning Enactus society
• Boost your skills and employability by spending a year in employment

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

Enhance your knowledge with a master's in artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Southampton. Our researchers draw on their own research to offer modules on state-of-the-art fields like computer vision, robotics and machine learning.

You can choose among these to develop the specialist skills you'll need for further study or a career in application development.

This AI master's will give you a solid grounding in traditional artificial intelligence, and you'll study emerging topics like:

• Intelligent agents
• Deep learning
• Evolutionary algorithms
• Bio-inspired robotics
• Simulation modelling

We’ll give you access to specialist project labs, computer workstations, and online tools to support your learning in an ideal environment. Our researchers will equip you to handle new and unique challenges in a variety of specialist AI fields. At the end of the course, you’ll be able to design, build, analyse and problem-solve in many areas relating to artificial intelligence.

This business entrepreneurship degree will give you a business management education, with a focus on entrepreneurship and its role in the economy and society. Practical components provide the skills to plan, promote, finance and grow your business venture. You'll graduate with the ability to start your own business or bring entrepreneurial thinking to an established organisation.

Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take.

With this course you can:

• Learn about digital business models, technological innovation or digital marketing
• Learn business fundamentals such as financial and management accounting
• Benefit from hands-on experience of preparing business plans and presenting pitches to industry experts
• Take a year on an industrial placement to improve your skills
• Choose optional modules that will help you to develop your business management skills in areas such as strategic marketing, project management, finance and accounting, or operational management
• Study interdisciplinary modules to learn practical skills such as programming and web design

Our expert research-led academics are well connected. Through them you'll gain insights from the best and most innovative London-based companies, as well as Southampton's entrepreneurial community.

All of our Business courses include the option to spend a year studying abroad, at one of our partners in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia. It is a unique opportunity to experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your CV.

You'll graduate with a business and entrepreneurship degree accredited by:

• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

Graduates have started their own businesses, and worked for consultancies such as PwC and Deloitte.