Behavioural Economics

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the MSc Behavioural Economics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course Summary One of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes available at Durham, the MSc in Behavioural Economics examines how elements of behavioural psychology can be applied to understand how people make economic decisions and how these decisions may differ from those made from rational choices. As one of the fastest growing areas in economics, behavioural economics provides insight to inform business and public policy alike. You will also gain an understanding of experimental methods in economics through classroom experiments. International tuition fees are £29,500 per year, home/UK fees are £15,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £42,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

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