Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 1 Year
You will learn how psychological foundations of behaviour are integrated in recent economic theory. These foundations shape policy making in areas such as public health and environmental protection.
You will gain understanding of experimental methods in economics through classroom experiments.
You can tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules.
The MSc dissertation will give you the opportunity to apply your insights and design your own experiment. Our knowledgeable academics will offer support and guidance throughout your studies.
Upon graduating, you will have developed the skills necessary to excel in your career. These skills can lead to roles including a professional economist, policy maker or academic researcher.
Typically a 2:2 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 2:2 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.
On graduating, you will have acquired a wide range of attributes sought after by employers. This includes:
analytical thinking
argument formulation
critical thinking
problem solving
data analysis
communication
independent learning and research
The MSc Behavioural and Experimental Economics degree is a competitive qualification. It is a route that can lead to high salaries and prospects. The programme will prepare you for jobs in different sectors, such as:
the government
the private sector
central banking
international organisations
universities
Compulsory Modules
ECO, ECO & Data Sci and BEE Programme Community
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Mathematical Analysis
Experimental Methods in Economics
Behavioural Economics
Econometric
Mathematics Foundations
Dissertation
Introduction to Economic Theory
Optional Modules
Causal Inference and Applied Microeconometrics
Applied Time Series Econometrics
Topics in Microeconomics
Topics in Macroeconomics
Numerical Methods and Scientific Programmin
Applied Data Science
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