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Our
Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc course will give you advanced
insights into the psychological foundations of human decision-making and how
they are integrated into economic theory and policymaking.
You will
learn how experiments are applied in economics to refine theories of decision‑making
or to design successful policy interventions. You will also gain a strong
understanding of experimental research methods through classroom
experiments.
You can also
tailor your degree by choosing from a range of modules.
On the
course you will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods
to help solve a variety of real-world economic problems. You will gain
understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.
On the
course you will:
benefit
from our outstanding research facilities which includes an Experimental
and Behavioural Economics Lab, so you can engage in experiential learning
through classroom experiments
utilise
cutting edge software and tools
including R, Stata and Python
join
our economics research seminars and stay informed of recent advances in the field
Find out
about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our
Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc course will give you advanced
insights into the psychological foundations of human decision-making and how
they are integrated into economic theory and policymaking.
You will
learn how experiments are applied in economics to refine theories of decision‑making
or to design successful policy interventions. You will also gain a strong
understanding of experimental research methods through classroom
experiments.
You can also
tailor your degree by choosing from a range of modules.
On the
course you will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods
to help solve a variety of real-world economic problems. You will gain
understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.
On the
course you will:
benefit
from our outstanding research facilities which includes an Experimental
and Behavioural Economics Lab, so you can engage in experiential learning
through classroom experiments
utilise
cutting edge software and tools
including R, Stata and Python
join
our economics research seminars and stay informed of recent advances in the field
Find out
about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.
Admission Requirements
3.3+
90+
70+
6.5+
Typically a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in economics or joint honours with a major component of economics. You are expected to have a good standard in mathematics (eg. calculus, matrix algebra, constrained optimisation) and statistics (eg. probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) achieved at undergraduate level.
If you have a 2:1 degree in a related subject that is highly quantitative (eg finance, statistics, operations research, mathematics, engineering) you may be considered with approval from an academic selector. The selector will use the degree syllabus and / or letters of reference as evidence of understanding and suitability.
12 Months
Sep
Domestic
14,800 GBP
International
28,100 GBP
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Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc
Campus, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
28,100 GBPTuition Fee/year
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc course will give you advanced insights into the psychological foundations of human decision-making and how they are integrated into economic theory and policymaking.
You will learn how experiments are applied in economics to refine theories of decision‑making or to design successful policy interventions. You will also gain a strong understanding of experimental research methods through classroom experiments.
You can also tailor your degree by choosing from a range of modules.
On the course you will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods to help solve a variety of real-world economic problems. You will gain understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.
On the course you will:
Find out about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc course will give you advanced insights into the psychological foundations of human decision-making and how they are integrated into economic theory and policymaking.
You will learn how experiments are applied in economics to refine theories of decision‑making or to design successful policy interventions. You will also gain a strong understanding of experimental research methods through classroom experiments.
You can also tailor your degree by choosing from a range of modules.
On the course you will learn the theory, analytical tools and data analysis methods to help solve a variety of real-world economic problems. You will gain understanding of specialist software packages in high demand by employers.
On the course you will:
Find out about this course in our Postgraduate 2026 entry prospectus.
Admission Requirements
Typically a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or international equivalent, in economics or joint honours with a major component of economics. You are expected to have a good standard in mathematics (eg. calculus, matrix algebra, constrained optimisation) and statistics (eg. probability theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, simple regressions) achieved at undergraduate level.
If you have a 2:1 degree in a related subject that is highly quantitative (eg finance, statistics, operations research, mathematics, engineering) you may be considered with approval from an academic selector. The selector will use the degree syllabus and / or letters of reference as evidence of understanding and suitability.
Domestic
International
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