The MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights at the University of Exeter is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to understand and influence human decision-making. In a world increasingly shaped by complex behaviours and cognitive biases, this programme equips you with the advanced analytical tools and empirical methods of behavioural economics. You will explore how psychological principles interact with economic rationality, enabling you to design more effective policies, products, and interventions. This course is ideal for those aiming to apply rigorous economic thinking to solve real-world challenges across various sectors.
You will study this full-time, on-campus Masters degree over one year, engaging with compulsory modules such as Microeconomics, Applied Econometrics, and Experimental and Behavioural Economics. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, with opportunities to develop research skills and design studies for real-world organisations, guided by experienced researchers. You will graduate with a strong foundation in economic theory and empirical techniques, prepared for careers in policy analysis, market research, behavioural science consulting, and further academic study.