MSc Behavioural Economics at Durham University

Programme overview

The MSc in Behavioural Economics gives you the tools to understand how people really make decisions. Instead of relying on assumptions about rational behaviour, you’ll explore the psychological factors that shape choices in everyday life. The programme combines academic insight with practical application, developing skills to influence behaviour in business, policy, and beyond.

What you will study

Your programme consists of a set of compulsory modules and optional modules. Students on the MSc Behavioural Economics have access to a distinctive set of options, offering a rich interdisciplinary perspective on decision-making. The dissertation forms the concluding part of your programme and involves an in-depth investigation in the area of your own research. Compulsory modules include Advanced Microeconomics, Econometric Analysis, Advanced Topics in Behavioural Science, Behavioural Economics, Experimental Economics, Dissertation in Behavioural Economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 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. 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6oVcuB5Et4iDiZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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