Behavioural Economics and Decision Science (Professional Practice) MSc

Course Overview

This course is specifically aimed at international students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work-based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course, we are offering an additional 6-month placement opportunity, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Masters degree within a UK environment after completing the 12 months taught program. In this career-focused course, you will explore and apply theories of behavioral decision-making science to various workplace and business contexts. This will enable you to develop skills in research, communication, and critical analysis. The course will provide you with advanced knowledge and training in the research methods, design, and statistical analysis used in Behavioural Economics and Decision Science research. The course will introduce you to applications of judgment and decision-making research in areas such as consumer behavior, politics, sports, economics, and health, and will provide you with a firm basis in both the theory and practice of cognitive science and decision-making.

General Eligibility

An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in any subject. Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, (a minimum of TOEFL 550 (Computer Based Toefl 213) score) or equivalent will be considered acceptable.