This programme is designed for students with a particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject and is one of the few programmes in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application to Finance. Finance and Econometrics degree at the University of Southampton is one of the few programmes in the UK to offer specialist training in advanced econometric techniques and their application to Finance. Your particular interest in the more quantitative aspects of the subject, and the programme’s emphasis on small-group teaching and student interaction with the department’s leading experts will take you to the frontiers of finance and econometric analysis. Some modules are assessed by essays, others by exams and some by a mix of these methods. Exams are held at the end of each semester. Lectures offer an overview of a topic, an explanation of difficult concepts or a discussion of key issues. Lectures presume a certain amount of additional reading, so it is often a good idea to read references before attending the corresponding lecture. The increasing use of web-based, video-based and PowerPoint-based teaching methods demonstrates our commitment to the effective use of available equipment and resources.