Behavioural Science

Entry requirements

We consider applications from students with a wide range of backgrounds who can demonstrate their potential to succeed in the programme.

Science track

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or any subject with a scientific background.

Business track

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants who do not have an Economics degree must have successfully completed at least 1 credit-bearing module in Introductory Probability and Statistics or Econometrics at an average grade of pass or non-UK equivalent.

Additional documents required for the application

Personal statement

Please address the questions below in no more than 500 words:

1. Why have you applied for this programme?
2. How do you think the programme will benefit you in the future?

The personal statement will be used to evaluate your fluency of expression, enthusiasm and commitment.

Application Submission

Click Apply Now to submit an application, please ensure you select the correct Programme Track from the Programme dropdown when you are on the Application Homepage.

Science Track: Select Behavioural Science (Science Track), MSc

Business Track: Select Behavioural Science, MSc

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Masters in Behavioural Science is a unique programme run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. We aim to shape tomorrow’s behavioural scientists through an interdisciplinary programme that combines expertise that includes: Economics, Business, Finance, Psychology and Neuroscience. You will benefit from new methods, new laboratory facilities and industrial partnerships.

Why this programme

• A competitive programme on the study of decision-making, blending methods and research from multiple domains (Economics, Management, Finance, Psychology and Neuroscience).

• We offer two tracks (business and science) which will have a joint foundation path. This will allow consistency across the tracks as well as a tailored and diversified acquisition of skills according to the track chosen as a specialisation.

• Theoretical knowledge will be paired with quantitative methods, empirical designs, qualitative applications and market-driven research questions.

• You will have access to our new behavioural laboratory. This facility will allow you to conduct ecologically valid controlled behavioural experiments (including for your dissertation) with dedicated resources and staff.

• Industry projects* give you an opportunity to implement the skills developed during the taught courses and to apply problem-solving skills to specific real-world tasks. Working with practitioners enables you to implement their cutting-edge insights in behavioural science, and to test your abilities in experimental design and data analysis in a specialised, real-world environment.

*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support you with your applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, you can opt for a research proposal for your dissertation. You can also secure your own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5

• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted

• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.