Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour MSc

University of Bath

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.Gain important career skillsOn successful completion of this course, you will have gained:an interdisciplinary understanding of the psychological and economic science that impacts human factors in decision-makingthe skills to independently run, and appropriately analyse, data from studies into human decision-makingthe ability to develop powerfully predictive behavioural models based on a strong foundation of theory from both psychology and economicsa deep understanding of the breadth of impact that behavioural economics can have on business, academic and societal factorsWe limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.Graduate prospectsThere 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.

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences