Explore the intersection between psychology and economics. You¡¯ll gain a well-rounded understanding of human decision-making and learn how to predict it.
This master¡¯s course enables you to delve into the intersection between the disciplines of psychology and economics, providing you with the opportunity to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective of human decision-making.
By combining economic modelling with what psychology can tell us about individuals¡¯ behaviour and emotions, you¡¯ll learn how to create highly accurate tools or models for predicting human behaviour. These models can be used in a range of contexts to empower behaviour change at both a micro and macro level.
Upon completion of the course, you¡¯ll be better prepared to work in any area where understanding human decision-making is important.
This course is highly relevant if you have a background in economics or psychology; or come from a background where modelling or understanding human behaviour is a key component, such as engineering or sociology.
An interdisciplinary learning environment
You¡¯ll be immersed in an academic setting that brings together specialist teaching and expertise from both our Department of Psychology and Department of Economics.
Our research-active staff work to:
- deliver contemporary, industry-relevant course content
- give you exposure to the latest issues and trends
- provide links with employers
- ensure you gain interdisciplinary insights to help you stand out for future jobs
Learn from experts in the field
You¡¯ll learn from experts in the fields of economics and psychology. Their passion, knowledge and industry expertise shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
Use specialist facilities
You¡¯ll have access to some of the latest industry-standard statistical, mathematical and econometric software. This will allow you to access up-to-the-minute data on real-world trends to enhance your learning experience.
You will also benefit from the Department of Psychology¡¯s range of research facilities. These include:
Gain important career skills
On successful completion of this course, you will have gained:
- an interdisciplinary understanding of the psychological and economic science that impacts human factors in decision-making
- the skills to independently run, and appropriately analyse, data from studies into human decision-making
- the ability to develop powerfully predictive behavioural models based on a strong foundation of theory from both psychology and economics
- a deep understanding of the breadth of impact that behavioural economics can have on business, academic and societal factors
We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.
Graduate prospects
There is great industry demand for graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
This course is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles in government, research, banking, finance, healthcare, the third sector, economic regulation, human resources, or executive management.
You¡¯ll also develop skills and experience that will prepare you to continue your studies at a doctoral level.
Recent graduates have progressed to jobs around the world, including:
- Research Advisor at The Behavioural Insights Team (UK)
- Senior Research Executive at Kantar Public (UK)
- Marketing Specialist at Supreva (UK)
- Head of Behavioural Innovation at Cowry Consulting (UK)
- Data Engineer at Kubrick Group (UK)
- Strategy Manager at UK Markets and Regulation (UK)
- Senior Consultant bei Allianz Consulting (Germany)
- Market Intelligence Analyst (US)
Others have chosen to continue their careers in academia.
Graduates' stories
Some of our recent graduates tell their stories.