Warwick Summer School: Behavioural Economics Postgraduate Programme By The University of Warwick |TopUniversities

Warwick Summer School: Behavioural Economics

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Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Behavioural economics is one of the fastest growing branches of economics and relaxes many of the assumptions of traditional economic theory.

In this course, we will consider the traditional theories and models of economics and analyse how behavioural economics begins to move away from these models, by relaxing traditional assumptions. By doing this, behavioural economics looks to explain how agents actually behave in practice and what factors can sometimes explain seemingly irrational behaviour. The course will expose students to several major topics in Behavioural Economics and will look to link theory with empirical applications.

We will analyse the role of behavioural economics in the context of both consumer and firm behaviour. In particular, the course will focus on departures from neoclassical preferences and from rational expectations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Behavioural economics is one of the fastest growing branches of economics and relaxes many of the assumptions of traditional economic theory.

In this course, we will consider the traditional theories and models of economics and analyse how behavioural economics begins to move away from these models, by relaxing traditional assumptions. By doing this, behavioural economics looks to explain how agents actually behave in practice and what factors can sometimes explain seemingly irrational behaviour. The course will expose students to several major topics in Behavioural Economics and will look to link theory with empirical applications.

We will analyse the role of behavioural economics in the context of both consumer and firm behaviour. In particular, the course will focus on departures from neoclassical preferences and from rational expectations.

Admission Requirements

130+
100+
7+
70+
This course is open to students who are studying or have previously studied Economics at University level. You should attach your most recent transcript or provide a screenshot of your modules from your student portal as evidence when you apply. Students should also meet our standard entry requirements and must be aged 18 or over by the time the Summer School commences. Our Summer School courses are taught in English so students must be able to demonstrate a good level of English language and comprehension. We assess students' English ability through their application and correspondence.

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