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City St George's, University of London

Behavioural Economics MSc

Name: Behavioural Economics MSc
Price: £17850 GBP

CITY ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Management (General)

Course Summary

Key informationYou 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.Benefits of this courseCommercial 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.Teaching and assessmentYou 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.

Modules

Applied Econometrics and Psychological Research Methods (15 Credits) - Core

This module is designed to provide you with advanced practical knowledge of quantitative data analytic techniques that are used in economics and psychology. You will gain the necessary statistical knowledge and skills to conduct independent and original research and to evaluate critically the research methods used in behavioural economics.

Behavioural Research Methods: Design and Analysis (15 Credits) - Core

Cognitive Psychology and Decision Making (15 Credits) - Core

Cognitive and Economic Science of Rational Choice (15 Credits) - Core

Experimental Behavioural Science and Game Theory (15 Credits) - Core

Psychological Processes: Individual and Social (15 Credits) - Core

Research Dissertation (60 Credits)

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£17,850

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£25,200

Entry requirements

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.

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City St George's, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). City St George's offers an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhancing people’s lives through education. City St George’s, University of London educates more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across three campuses in Clerkenwell,...more

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