Department of Economics | MSc Behavioural Economics
12 monthsProgramme duration
29,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
One of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes at Durham, the MSc in Behavioural Economics decodes how people actually make choices - and why those choices often depart from purely rational models. As one of the fastest-growing fields, Behavioural Economics offers powerful tools to shape business strategies and public policy. The programme features a unique combination of modules at the crossroads of Economics and Psychology for providing an interdisciplinary perspective on human behaviour. Classroom experiments and training in experimental methods further build your ability to investigate how people make economic decisions in practice.
The programme is delivered by the Department of Economics, renowned internationally for its research and teaching excellence and is one of four departments at Durham University Business School. The Business School is one of an elite group of institutions accredited by all three major business education accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Book a 15 minute chat with the Masters in Economics Programme Director
Have questions about our Masters in Economics programmes? Book a 15-minute chat with Programme Director Dr Seva Ostapenko to discuss all your questions. Please note places are limited.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
One of three specialist Masters in Economics programmes at Durham, the MSc in Behavioural Economics decodes how people actually make choices - and why those choices often depart from purely rational models. As one of the fastest-growing fields, Behavioural Economics offers powerful tools to shape business strategies and public policy. The programme features a unique combination of modules at the crossroads of Economics and Psychology for providing an interdisciplinary perspective on human behaviour. Classroom experiments and training in experimental methods further build your ability to investigate how people make economic decisions in practice.
The programme is delivered by the Department of Economics, renowned internationally for its research and teaching excellence and is one of four departments at Durham University Business School. The Business School is one of an elite group of institutions accredited by all three major business education accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
Book a 15 minute chat with the Masters in Economics Programme Director
Have questions about our Masters in Economics programmes? Book a 15-minute chat with Programme Director Dr Seva Ostapenko to discuss all your questions. Please note places are limited.
Admission Requirements
Please note: The application process opens on 1 October for Masters programmes commencing the following year.
We aim to have a diverse student body and recognise that we can only offer places to a finite number of applicants. To help achieve our aim, we look to ensure we offer places to applicants from all nationalities and close applications when we receive the allocated numbers.
The University is under no obligation to make any offer of a place on the programme to any applicant, nor is the University obligated to fill all spaces available on the programme.
Consideration of any application received by the University after expiry of the deadlines specified herein shall be made at the sole discretion of the University.
The Masters in Economics is designed for new or recent graduates. You should have a strong background in a related discipline.
What do I need first?
For Masters in Economics programmes, you will need:
• The equivalent of a UK upper second-class single or joint honours degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering.
• If your degree is in another subject, you will also require good grades in two Mathematics/ Statistics/Econometrics modules.
• Applicants with relevant Economics-related work experience may be considered even if they narrowly miss the academic requirements.
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