phd behavioural economics uk

BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS

Behavioural economics is a blend of traditional neoclassical microeconomics and empirically motivated assumptions whose goal is a better understanding of economic behaviour. It can be divided into behavioural decision theory and behavioural game theory. Each subfield differs from its mainstream counterpart by paying particular attention to the psychological realism of behavioural assumptions and their consistency with empirical evidence. The goal is to identify empirically important deviations from traditional assumptions, use the alternative assumptions the evidence suggests to build tractable formal models, and use the models to reconsider standard microeconomic questions.

The research group holds regular seminars in conjunction with the Centre for Experimental Social Sciences (CESS) at Nuffield College.

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The Nuffield Economic Theory seminars also periodically have speakers whose orientation is "behavioural".

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behavioural economics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Economics phd studentships, funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

Business Research Programme

Business Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

PhD/MSc+PhD in Economics

Social sciences research programme.

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Characterising Cognitive Biases Elicited by Disinformation Using Reinforcement Learning

Phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Warwick Business School: PhD Programme

Doctoral researcher: towards a paradigm shift for real estate valuation, funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Automated analysis of qualitative data using AI for patient safety

Funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

Epsrc centre for doctoral training.

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

INSEAD PhD in Management

Research at uea faculty of medicine and health sciences, 4 year phd programme.

4 Year PhD Programmes are extended PhD opportunities that involve more training and preparation. You will usually complete taught courses in your first year (sometimes equivalent to a Masters in your subject) before choosing and proposing your research project. You will then research and submit your thesis in the normal way.

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The Effect of Dark Tetrad Personality Traits on Economic Decisions: Behavioural Economics Perspective

Competition funded (UK/EU and international students)

Project code

AE&F8910124

Start dates

October 2024

Application deadline

19 January 2024

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2024. 

The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Business and Law, and will be supervised by Dr Zahra Murad , Professor Yuksel Ekinci and Dr Z. Emel Ozturk. 

Candidates applying for this project may be eligible to compete for one of a small number of bursaries available. Successful applicants will receive a bursary to cover tuition fees for three years and a stipend in line with the UKRI rate (£18,622 for 2023/24). Bursary recipients will also receive £2,000 for fieldwork purposes. 

Costs for student visa and immigration health surcharge are not covered by this bursary. For further guidance and advice visit our international and EU students ‘Visa FAQs’ page .

The work on this project could involve:

• Conducting online and lab experiments and surveys collecting primary data on economic decisions and personality traits.
• Analysing Dark Tetrad personality traits from a representative sample household survey.
• Collect micro-level secondary data from available longitudinal representative surveys to establish a causal link between dark tetrad traits and economic decisions.
• Deliver a white paper on the importance of understanding how individual traits should be weighed when economics decisions are important in societal contexts.

Power-hungry, manipulative, and narcissistic employees can significantly impact the performance and well-being of individuals, teams, and entire organizations they manage or work in. In the corporate world, it has been argued that the lack of empathy and the greedy risk-taking behaviour of financial leaders played a major role in the global economic crisis of 2008. Research indicates that individuals with dark personality traits may be drawn to leadership roles and entrepreneurship due to a desire for control and manipulation. They may also display distinct economic behaviours, including increased risk-taking, competitiveness, lower time discounting, and reduced levels of cooperation, trust, altruism, and sustainability.

In this project, our objective is to investigate whether individuals exhibiting dark personality traits, encompassing characteristics such as Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, and everyday sadism, tend to make different economic decisions compared to those with lighter personalities. The project aims to uncover the real-world implications of these personality traits, which often involve manipulative behaviour, a sense of superiority, a desire for power, and a propensity for causing harm.

The dissertation will comprise at least three projects, each requiring a rigorous and in-depth empirical investigation. This investigation will rely on micro-level data derived from online and lab experiments, as well as large-scale representative sample surveys. This data will encompass behaviou ral experiments, psychometric tests, attitudes, preferences, and a broad range of demographic and background variables. The resulting publications are expected to have an empirical nature, necessitating quantitative analysis of both primary and secondary data.

Entry Requirements

General admissions.

You'll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, we may consider equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Specific candidate requirements

Some knowledge of experimental research methods,  knowledge of quantitative/statistical methods.

How to apply

We’d encourage you to contact Dr Zahra Murad  ( [email protected] ) to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code. When you are ready to apply, you can use our online application form . Make sure you submit a personal statement, proof of your degrees and grades, details of two referees, proof of your English language proficiency and an up-to-date CV.  Our ‘ How to Apply ’ page offers further guidance on the PhD application process. 

Please also include a research proposal of 1,000 words outlining the main features of your proposed research design – including how it meets the stated objectives, the challenges this project may present, and how the work will build on or challenge existing research in the above field. 

If you want to be considered for this funded PhD opportunity you must quote project code AE&F8910124 when applying.  Please note that email applications are not accepted.

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Economics PhD

Our PhD in Economics programme aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics.

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Our PhD in Economics is designed to:

• give you greater depth to your professional life
• equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a knowledge-intensive economy

We are a research-intensive and generalist economics subject group. Our members have specialisation in all three foundational areas of economics. We use both theoretical and applied methods, including:

• microeconomics
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Members of the group are part of several funded research projects. These are awarded by research councils and international organisations.

We have a vibrant research community. They organise a rich and regular series of external and internal seminar presentations throughout the year.

As a PhD student, you'll have the opportunity to present your research to colleagues in an informal and encouraging setting.

The economics groups offer supervision across the broad range of:

We have many doctoral students in these areas.

We encourage you to examine the research interests of our Economics staff to find out more about our expertise. We welcome informal enquiries.

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A PhD is a doctorate or doctoral award. It involves original research that should make a significant contribution to the knowledge of a specific subject. To complete the PhD you will produce a substantial piece of work (80,000 – 100,000 words) in the form of a supervised thesis. A PhD usually takes three years full time.

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Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

We offer a wide range of projects for the thesis. These will be provided by our academics. You can also propose your own topic.

Our mission is to help you:

• stay healthy, positive and feeling well
• overcome any challenges you may face during your degree – academic or personal
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• carry out admin and activities essential to progressing through your degree
• understand postgraduate research processes, standards and rules

We can offer you tailored wellbeing support, courses and activities.

You can also access a broad range of workshops covering:

• research and professional skills
• careers support
• health and safety
• public engagement
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Find out more about our postgraduate research student support

Your development

Along with the training offered at a Faculty level (Humanities and Social Sciences), we offer a series of training and development modules to PhD students. These modules run across the two semesters and include:

• NBS8565 Applied Time Series Econometrics (semester 1)
• NBS8564 Research Practice in Economics and Finance (semester 2)
• NBS8563 Causal Inference and Applied Microeconometrics (semester 2)

The exact mix of modules depends on the research area or topic that a PhD student is focused on as well as on your training needs. The modules should be decided in consultation with your supervisory team.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) researcher development programme 

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

• perform better as a researcher
• boost your career prospects
• broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

• techniques for effective research
• methods for better collaborative working
• essential professional standards and requirements

Your researcher development programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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Doctoral training and partnerships

There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a:

• Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
• Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)

Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits:

• they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics.
• you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students
• they’re often interdisciplinary
• your PhD may be funded

If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course.

The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future:

• ESRC Northern Ireland/North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership

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Tuition fees for 2025 entry (per year), home fees for research degree students.

For 2024-25 entry, we have aligned our standard Home research fees with those set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) . The standard fee was confirmed in Spring 2024 by UKRI.

For 2025-26 entry, we will be aligning our standard  Home research fees  with those set by  UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) . The standard fee will be confirmed in Spring 2025 by UKRI.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here .

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We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See  our   searchable postgraduate funding page  for more information.  

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You can check this in the How to apply section .

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PhD Behavioural Economics Research

The course considers further advanced behavioural economics’ theories, methods, techniques and their applications in published scientific papers on selected topics. 

Target Students

Available for first year PhD students in the School of Economics.

This module is delivered through a series of lectures.

• 100% Coursework 1: 3000 words

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning outcomes.

By the end of the module, students should be able to: 

• Use a range of behavioural economics’ theoretical insights, methods and techniques
• Have improved presentation skills
• Have a better sense of the quality required for a successful job market paper in experimental and behavioural economics. 
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Apply here: PhD Studentship in Behavioural Economics, Sustainable Food Production and Consumption

15 March 2019

The UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship covering UK/EU fees plus stipend to investigate sustainable food production and consumption paths through behavioural economics.

•    Title: PhD Studentship in Behavioural Economics, Sustainable Food Production and Consumption •    Supervisors: Dr Lorenzo Lotti, Senior Teaching Fellow, Dr Carole Dalin, Senior Research Fellow, and Dr Paolo Agnolucci, Assistant Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics, all at UCL ISR •    Stipend: £17009 •    UK/EU Fee: £5210 •    Start Date: September/October 2019 •    Funding Duration: 4 years •    Eligibility: please check here. Recent scientific studies increasingly focus on applying behavioural economics theories to address environmental and food-related issues. This branch of research demonstrated that it may be problematic to assume rational behaviour for both individual choices and environmental policy decisions.

Behavioural economics can be employed to inform public policy for an environmentally sustainable development in two ways: 

(a) improving benefit-cost analysis (BCA) through methodological adjustments to nonmarket valuation techniques

(b) informing the development of policy mechanisms to influence behaviour that can affect the environment 

Insights from behavioural economics are likely to benefit particularly environmental policy, because many of the choices that have significant environmental implications are the outcome of a complex set of motivations. Indeed, such environment-related decisions often require careful consideration between external (e.g. financial), internal (e.g. intrinsic motivations) and social (e.g. norms) factors.

From another point of view, behavioural economics can provide support in identifying food-system policy options with the potential to improve human health and reduce environmental impacts, in particular with the development of specific nudges.

Looking at food production, Czap et al. (2015) focuses on the effectiveness of complementing financial nudging/incentives with nudging for empathy. In their field experiment, an upstream farmer influences the water quality downstream by choosing the level of conservation: a downstream water user sends a message to the upstream farmer encouraging the latter to “walk-in-his(?) shoes”, meaning to take the perspective of the former (empathy nudging). According to Czap et al., empathy nudging can counteract the elimination of financial incentives, even if it is less effective than the latter. They also find a synergic effect between financial and empathy nudging, with conservation increasing significantly compared to using one of the nudges alone.  

Nudges on food can be developed considering not only the agricultural production, but also the food consumption market (or demand and supply side)

The aim of this PhD studentship is to undertake behavioural economics studies on food production and consumption.  In her/his Ph.D., the student will investigate how behavioural insights can lead to sustainable paths in food production and consumption, using nudges and developing analytical methods to support improved decision-making related to food. The research will require development of trials and data collection, as well as the use of econometric techniques for the analysis (addressing issues related to causality, self-selection, identification and construction of adequate counterfactual). 

Personal specification

•    A M.Sc. degree in economics, behavioural economics (or neurosciences/behavioural studies with a B.Sc. in Economics) •    Enthusiastic and passionate about data analysis, developing field experiments and conducting research •    Ability to implement several econometric techniques •    Knowledge of statistical software / programming languages (such as R, Matlab, Python, Stata, SAS) and determination to become an advanced coder •    Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload •    Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) •    A high level of attention to detail in working methods

Application process

Stage 1 - Pre-application documents including: (1) CV, (2) academic transcripts, and (3) 1-page personal statement outlining motivation, interest and eligibility for the post - should be emailed directly to the PhD Administrator via [email protected] .

Stage 2 - Following the interview, the successful candidate will be invited to make a formal application to the UCL Research Degree programme. Further guidance will be provided.

You are encouraged to contact potential supervisors before applying to discuss the content of the research topic and your suitability. Please email Dr Lorenzo Lotti [email protected] , Dr Paolo Agnolucci, [email protected] and Dr Carole Dalin [email protected]  

Wednesday 1st May, 23:59 Interviews: Wednesday 15th May Start of programme: Monday 23rd September 2019

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This programme offers advanced level training in core areas of theoretical and quantitative economics, (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, economic data analysis) plus an opportunity to specialise in behavioural economics. You will study behavioural economic theory as well as various empirical techniques including experimental methods. During the programme you will design and run at least one small scale experiment. You will have the opportunity to meet with CeDEx PhD students and are invited to our regular programme of Brown Bag Seminars . The photo on this page shows Johann Graf Lambsdorff from the University of Passau presenting 'When to cheat? Balancing tax morale and financial gains' at the CeDEx Workshop on Wednesday 4 May 2016. It is the ideal route both for high calibre graduates of economics who intend to undertake PhD research in behavioural/experimental economics, and those seeking entry to a wide range of careers where behavioural economics is increasingly important. One of our former MSc students, Will Mailer , explains why he chose to study with CeDEx.

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ECON42515: BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS

It is possible that changes to modules or programmes might need to be made during the academic year, in response to the impact of Covid-19 and/or any further changes in public health advice.

Prerequisites

Corequisites, excluded combinations of modules.

• to develop students' ability to master the knowledge and understanding at an advanced level of key issues in Behavioural Economics;
• to provide students with the opportunity to develop the ability to critically understand current theoretical and empirical research in the field of Behavioural Economics;
• to provide students with the ability to critically review a wide range of behavioural phenomena that influence decisions, and the consequences of these phenomena for economic outcomes, with a view to undertaking a dissertation in the fields of Behavioural Economics; and potentially future research work in this area.
• As Behavioural Economics is a new and constantly changing discipline, this module will cover a set of core topics and additional topics that depend on the current nature of the discipline and the interests of the students each time:
• Core Topics may include:
• prospect theory and frame dependence
• cognitive heuristics and biases
• social preferences
• Additional Topics may include:
• individual characteristics
• limited attention
• overconfidence
• neuroeconomics

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• have an advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Behavioural Economics and be able to take critical approach to economic claims in general;
• understand how research into Behavioural Economics is conducted, and what the criteria are for evaluating both behavioural and market-based evidence.

Subject-specific Skills:

• be able to assess the implications of Behavioural Economics on effective policy-making, anomalies in markets, and biases in individual and group decision making.

Key Skills:

• Written Communication;
• Planning, Organising and Time Management;
• Problem Solving and Analysis;
• Using Initiative;

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• A combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading will contribute to achieving the aims and learning outcomes of this module. Classroom activities will be used to illustrate how research in Behavioural Economics is conducted and how results are interpreted.
• The summative assessment is composed of two assignments, one of 750 words and one of 1500 words designed to test students' knowledge and critical understanding of the material covered in the module, their analytical and problem-solving skills.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

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The MSc Behavioural Science programme is a world leading master's degree offered at our campus in London. The programme teaches you how to use behavioural science to change human behaviour in corporate and public environments.

The skill to understand, predict, and change human behaviour is essential for your professional success. Organisations in the private and public sector have turned to behavioural science insights to increase the effectiveness of their practices. This has led to an increase in demand for people with these skills, formally in behavioural insights and people analytics teams, and less formally in leadership, change management and human resources roles. By pursuing this degree, you will acquire cutting edge scientific insights about human behaviour, and  learn how to change human behaviour by altering the “context” in which people act rather than how they think. You will also gain expertise in state-of-the-art methodological and statistical approaches that are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural change.

The programme is taught by specialists at the forefront of research in behavioural science, and is rooted at the intersection of economics and psychology.  It has a rigorous focus on the cross-disciplinary theoretical, empirical, and applied fundamentals of changing behaviour. You will be taught in a multidisciplinary environment with links to specialist research groups based in departments across the School and the LSE Behavioural Lab , and undertake compulsory courses in the fundamentals of behavioural science and research methods. In addition, you will be able to choose from a range of optional courses within the department and wider School (eg,  Behavioural Science for Health and Pandemic Responses ;  Behavioural Science in an Age of New Technology ; Behavioural Science for Planetary Wellbeing ;  The Science of Time at Work and Beyond ;  Consumer Psychology for Sustainability ) Over the Spring Term, you will be paired with a supervisor and complete a research-based dissertation.

Our department was recently ranked number one in the UK for Psychology in the  Good University Guide from The Times and Sunday Times .

Wellbeing Specialism

Students taking MSc Behavioural Science can choose to specialise in Wellbeing. If you choose to take the Wellbeing specialism, you will be given comprehensive training in the science of wellbeing and its application to policy design, appraisal and evaluation, which will be acknowledged on your degree certificate and transcript upon successful completion of the programme. To opt in to the Wellbeing specialism, you must enrol on the courses  Happiness  and  Wellbeing for Policy , and your dissertation topic must be approved by your supervisor as being appropriate for this specialism. Find out more about the Wellbeing specialism on the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science website .

Programme details

For more information about tuition fees and entry requirements, see the fees and funding and assessing your application sections.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for msc behavioural science.

Upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent. We encourage applications from a range of disciplines within the social sciences and beyond, and have previously accepted students with backgrounds that include Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Management, and Law. We require students to be passionate about studying Behavioural Science whilst having a rounded understanding of its applications in government, business, and NGOs. You can tell us about this passion in your statement of academic purpose.

The programme is anchored by quantitative methods, including experimental design and methods alongside quasi-experimental approaches. Although no prior experience is needed in this area, there is an expectation that applicants show evidence that they are aware of how the methodological and empirical dimensions of the programme informs its theoretical aspect, alongside a willingness to engage with a variety of datasets that give insight into complex behavioural processes. 

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet the minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our  Information for International Students  to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Assessing your application

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students and want to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of their background.

We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your:

- academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades) - statement of academic purpose - two references - CV

See further information on supporting documents

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although you do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE.  See our English language requirements .

When to apply

Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis, meaning the programme will close once it becomes full. There is no fixed deadline by which you need to apply, however, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details.

Fees and funding

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2024/25 for MSc Behavioural Science

Home students: £27,480 Overseas students: £27,480

The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School.

For this programme, the tuition fee is the same for all students regardless of their fee status. However any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Fee reduction

Students who completed undergraduate study at LSE and are beginning taught graduate study at the School are eligible for a  fee reduction  of around 10 per cent of the fee.

Scholarships and other funding

The School recognises that the  cost of living in London  may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the  Graduate Support Scheme ,  Master's Awards , and  Anniversary Scholarships . 

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an offer for a place and submitting a Graduate Financial Support application, before the funding deadline. Funding deadline for needs-based awards from LSE:  25 April 2024 .

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas. 

Government tuition fee loans and external funding

A postgraduate loan is available from the UK government for eligible students studying for a first master’s programme, to help with fees and living costs. Some other governments and organisations also offer tuition fee loan schemes.

Find out more about tuition fee loans

Further information

Fees and funding opportunities

Information for international students

LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.  

If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 

1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 

2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 

3) Select your country. 

4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page.

Part-time study Part time study is only available for students who do not require a student visa.

Programme structure and courses

In this 12 month full-time programme (or 24 months if the mode of study is part-time), you will take three compulsory courses to the value of two units. You will then choose two options from a selection of behavioural science courses. Finally, you will write a dissertation, which counts as one unit.

(* denotes a half unit)

Foundations of Behavioural Science Aims to introduce students to the main concepts and tools of behavioural science. 

Quantitative Approaches for Behavioural Science* Introduces the main statistical background of behavioural research from psychology and economics.  

Experimental Design and Methods for the Behavioural Science * Offers an integrated training in advanced behavioural science methods by introducing students to state-of-the-art techniques that stretch across the spectrum of psychology and economics.

Two half-unit courses from a range of options within the department The department offers a portfolio of research-driven courses that focuses on a variety of specialisms within behavioural science and social psychology.

Dissertation in Behavioural Science An independent research project of 10,000 words on an approved topic of your choice.

Examples of previous PBS dissertations can be found on our Postgraduate Prizes page .  For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page .

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s  Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the  updated graduate course and programme information page.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods and assessment.

Contact hours and independent study

Within your programme you will take a number of courses, often including half unit courses and full unit courses. In half unit courses, on average, you can expect 20-30 contact hours in total and for full unit courses, on average, you can expect 40-60 contact hours in total. This includes sessions such as lectures, classes, seminars or workshops. Hours vary according to courses and you can view indicative details in the  Calendar  within the Teaching section of each  course guide .

You are also expected to complete independent study outside of class time. This varies depending on the programme, but requires you to manage the majority of your study time yourself, by engaging in activities such as reading, note-taking, thinking and research.

Teaching methods

LSE is internationally recognised for its teaching and research and therefore employs a rich variety of teaching staff with a range of experience and status. Courses may be taught by individual members of faculty, such as lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, associate professors and professors. Many departments now also employ guest teachers and visiting members of staff, LSE teaching fellows and graduate teaching assistants who are usually doctoral research students and in the majority of cases, teach on undergraduate courses only. You can view indicative details for the teacher responsible for each course in the relevant  course guide .

All taught courses are required to include formative coursework which is unassessed. It is designed to help prepare you for summative assessment which counts towards the course mark and to the degree award. LSE uses a range of formative assessment, such as essays, problem sets, case studies, reports, quizzes, presentations, mock exams and many others. Summative assessment will consist of essays, video presentations, reports, examinations, and a dissertation. An indication of the formative coursework and summative assessment for each course can be found in the relevant  course guide .

Academic support

You will be allocated a Dissertation Supervisor who will assist you and guide you generally with your dissertation. Specifically, your supervisor will give you formative feedback on your Dissertation Plan and Dissertation Progress Report. You will also be assigned an academic mentor who will be available for guidance and advice on academic or personal concerns.

There are many opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom and complement your academic studies at LSE.  LSE LIFE  is the School’s centre for academic, personal and professional development. Some of the services on offer include: guidance and hands-on practice of the key skills you will need to do well at LSE: effective reading, academic writing and critical thinking; workshops related to how to adapt to new or difficult situations, including development of skills for leadership, study/work/life balance and preparing for the world of work; and advice and practice on working in study groups and on cross-cultural communication and teamwork.

LSE is committed to enabling all students to achieve their full potential and the School’s  Disability and Wellbeing Service  provides a free, confidential service to all LSE students and is a first point of contact for all disabled students.

Teaching staff

Teaching staff include:

Professor Liam Delaney Dr Matteo M. Galizzi Professor Jeremy Ginges Dr Christian Krekel Dr Dario Krpan Dr Kate Laffan Dr Laura M. Giurge Dr Ganga Shreedhar

Visit the PBS People page for more information about our faculty. 

Student support and resources

We’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level.

Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.  

Department librarians   – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. 

Accommodation service  – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.

Class teachers and seminar leaders  – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. 

Disability and Wellbeing Service  – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as  student counselling,  a  peer support scheme  and arranging  exam adjustments.  They run groups and workshops.  

IT help  – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries.   

LSE Faith Centre  – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.   

Language Centre  – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.

LSE Careers  ­ – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. 

LSE Library   –   founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. 

LSE LIFE  – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). 

LSE Students’ Union (LSESU)  – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.  

PhD Academy   – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. 

Sardinia House Dental Practice   – this   offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.  

St Philips Medical Centre  – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.

Student Services Centre  – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.  

Student advisers   – we have a  Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy)  and an  Adviser to Women Students  who can help with academic and pastoral matters.

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As a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. 

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Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in  extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. 

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LSE is based on one  campus  in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. 

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Want to find out more? Read why we think  London is a fantastic student city , find out about  key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about  London on a budget . 

Preliminary reading

P Dolan  Happiness by Design  (Penguin, 2014)

D Kahneman  Thinking Fast and Slow  (Penguin, 2012)

C R Sunstein and T Thaler  Nudge  (Penguin, 2009)

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Median salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £33,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Financial and Professional Services              
• Education, Teaching and Research            
• Consultancy      
• Real Estate, Environment and Energy 
• Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2019-20 were the third group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

This MSc will prepare you to seek and/or advance your career in behavioural science in multiple sectors, including the public and private sectors, non-governmental organisations and academia. Upon graduation you can expect to take on more responsibility or pursue new and expanded opportunities within the behavioural science field. 

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the  support available to students through LSE Careers .

Please contact  Will Stubbs  via email  [email protected]

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Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour.  Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . 

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Student Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders.  Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . 

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE NOW OPEN

Applications meeting the minimum admissions criteria will be considered as follows:

- Submitted between October 2023 - December 2023: assessed in January 2024 (last date for documents, inc. references - 8th January 2024) - Submitted between January 2024 - March 2024: assessed in April 2024 (last date for documents, inc. references - 8th April 2024) - Submitted between April 2024 - June 2024: assessed in July 2024 (last date for documents, inc. references - 8th July 2024)

Final deadline for applications: 23:59 GMT, Sunday 30th June 2024

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The BES MSc at Warwick serves as perfect preparation for such a job. On a daily basis I'll be advising on experimental design, quantitative analysis and preparing literature reviews - all skills which are rigorously developed at Warwick.

Busara continues to grow at a rapid pace so please reach out if you'd like learn more about working for Busara:"

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Last updated: 28 July 2022

Behavioural economics is a branch of economics which studies the emotional aspects of rational thinking, analysing what goes on in the human mind to explain economic decision-making.

With a behavioural economics masters degree from a UK university , students will learn to understand the complex interconnected relationships between various sectors of the economy and psychology and deepen a person’s understanding of how markets work. Behavioural economics is a softer science, studying what motivates people to do certain things and finding answers to why we do things in a much more actionable way. 

Learn below more about studying a behavioural economics masters course in the UK or book a free consultation with SI-UK London today to begin your application.

Three UK Universities for Behavioural Economics Masters

- university of nottingham.

The University of Nottingham is a pioneer in the field of behavioural economics. Research conducted at the University has been applied to real-world problems, and candidates on the MSc in Behavioural economics will receive one-on-one guidance as they conduct their independent research.

- University of Warwick

The Behavioural and Economic Science MSc at the University of Warwick offers a blend of multidisciplinary departments of Psychology, Economics and the Warwick Business School. 

Students learn about both cognitive science and behavioural economics, providing students with an excellent basis in fundamental business principles. This course aims to improve a candidate’s professional knowledge of behavioural economics, judgement and decision-making. 

- University of Essex

This Masters Degree in Behavioural and Experimental Economics at the University of Essex is a unique and innovative course that inspires students to help shape the study of behavioural economics over the coming years. 

Through this course, students will gain valuable hands-on experience with the experiments conducted by experts and lecturers. These assignments are meant to make students understand what it takes to become an essential part of experimental economics.

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