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MSc - Master of Science
Northampton Square
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Northampton Square
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
City, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Northampton Square
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
City, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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You will learn how people and institutions make decisions under conditions of constraint, such as time and knowledge, and under various influences such as social pressure. There are many practical implications of insights from behavioural economics and the field is widely accepted to deliver a powerful, cost-effective approach to improving human welfare.
Commercial organisations have long known the limitations of individual decision making and routinely use this knowledge in their commercial practices.
A strong postgraduate education in behavioural economics will allow you to work in a variety of roles in the private or public sector that require a solid understanding of human behaviour.
A developed understanding of behavioural economics gives you a broad, real-world perspective to inform your professional interests and future ambitions.
Our programme is also an ideal pathway to a PhD in Economics or Psychology.
You will typically receive 20 to 30 hours of face-to-face teaching contact in each of your modules, supported by online resources such as videos and advanced readings for your self-directed study.
Modules taught on this programme will be delivered by academics with research interests in behavioural economics.
You will take responsibility for your own learning through the available learning resources and opportunities such as specialist invited speakers, seminars and online tools.
Our learning and teaching expose you to a range of methods in each module. This covers lectures, seminars, group work, small group discussions, statistics lab sessions, and research project supervision.
At least an upper second class (2.1) degree in Psychology, Economics or a related discipline (or equivalent in terms of professional qualifications). An equivalent qualification from an overseas university is acceptable. Selection is by application form, personal statement and we may invite you for an interview. It is not a prerequisite to have a background in Economics or Psychology, but it is helpful to have previous training in research methods and statistics.
Students living in
Domestic
£17,000 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17000 There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£24,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £24000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£24,000 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £24000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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