Behavioural and Economic Science (Economics) MSc is designed for students with an Economics degree. Warwick's Department of Economics, ranked 4th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023) and 25th the World (The QS World University Subject Rankings 2022), offers you a programme examining theoretical and real-world applications of decision science and behavioural economics.This course emphasises both theoretical foundations and real-world application in core and advanced areas of behavioural economics, and the cognitive science of judgement and decision making. It is for you if you intend to work in a business environment (e.g. consumer-led industries and the financial sector), and if you are concerned with public policy and its implementation.It also provides an excellent foundation if you are intending to undertake further postgraduate research. A 20,000-word written project report provides an opportunity to explore your own interests across these fields of study.
Which department am I in?
Economics
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£29,880.00 (US$ 38,588)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline
02/08/2026
Start date
September 2026
Venue
University of Warwick
University of Warwick,
Coventry,
West Midlands,
CV4 7AL, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) specialising mainly in economics. This means you should have achieved a good standard in undergraduate courses in microeconomics and econometrics/economic statistics at an intermediate level.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.