Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. This Master of Science program provides a rigorous training in both the theoretical and experimental aspects of behavioural economics, covering topics such as decision theory, game theory, and experimental design, preparing graduates for careers applying these methodologies in academia, research, and various industries.

Career options in academic research (PhD programs), research institutions, consulting firms applying behavioural insights, government agencies (policy evaluation), financial services (understanding market behaviour), and potentially roles in technology companies focused on user behaviour.

The University of Essex has a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences, particularly in economics and related fields. The university offers a location close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train, potentially offering access to networking and career opportunities. The program is within the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics.