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MSc Behavioural Science
at Durham University

Durham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 27,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

This MSc course is aimed at UK and international students who are seeking access to cutting-edge behavioural science research, advanced training in quantitative methods, and instruction in the application of behavioural science principles to everyday problems faced within the public, private, and third sectors.

The MSc has been designed to provide you with an understanding of factors that impact behaviour, including the role of ‘nudging’ in behaviour change, and the research and analytical skills to enable an analysis of business problems from a behavioural perspective. It will provide you with a wide range of knowledge (both of a theoretical and a practical nature) and transferable skills including various professional ways of disseminating knowledge.

This course will prove valuable for those intending to enter the public, private, or third sector, including business, charities and government, local authorities and international organisations, by providing you with the tools to apply behavioural principles to problem-solving and decision-making in these domains. It will provide behavioural insights to help individuals build confidence, influence others, think and cooperate inter-culturally, set and achieve goals, negotiate mindfully, and teamwork effectively.

Course Content
Core modules
- Advanced Topics in Behavioural Science (30 credits)
- Critical Research Practice (30 credits)
- Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences (15 credits)
- Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits).
Examples of optional modules*

30 credits from a choice of:
- Power and Influence (15 credits)
- Diversity and Inclusion in Practice (15 credits)
- Behavioural Insights for Public Policy (15 credits).
*Not all optional modules will necessarily be available in any one year
Entry Requirement
2:1 in Psychology, Economics, Business or related subject (or equivalent).

If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway course at the Durham University International Study Centre.
Fees & Scholarships
Full Time Fees
- Home students £12,250 per year
- EU students £27,500 per year
- Island students £12,250 per year
- International students £27,500 per year
The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).
Career Prospect
Career destinations for graduates include consultant, advisor, human resources professional, talent manager, business analyst, market researcher, public relations professional, marketeer, administrator, manager, civil servant, coach, trainer or teacher. However, the broad nature of the curriculum ensures that graduates also qualify for career destinations in clinical and healthcare settings.

Cost Of Studying At Durham University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Behavioural Science at Durham University