University College Dublin

Behavioural Economics

MSc Behavioural Economics
Academic Year 2020/2021
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

UCD School of Economics is Ireland's leading economics department. Our staff are experts with international reputations in a wide range of topics such as macroeconomics, econometrics, applied microeconomics, behavioural economics, health economics, international trade and economic history. School members play a significant role in debating economic policy issues and in contributing to the formulation of economic policy. This is the only MSc in this area in Ireland and it is one of the few worldwide with a strong policy and regulatory focus.

This course is devoted to providing in-depth training in the area of behavioural economics. Students will take a range of rigorous economic modules but will also receive training in key concepts in psychology and specialise in learning a range of new models that incorporate the latest evidence on human decision making. As well as being trained in the core concepts and theories of behavioural economics, students will also learn about a range of empirical methods and have the opportunity to run their own field and lab experiment.

The MSc will also cover the ethical, legal, and regulatory context for the ideas of behavioural economics. Thus, the students will be equipped to apply these ideas in a wide range of academic, business, and policy settings. This programme features small group teaching from leading economists and a supportive environment. Students on this programme will be an integral part of a research group at UCD focused on behavioural economics and its applications. They will attend research seminars and receive a wide range of supports to help them prepare for their research thesis or their internship.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Entry requirements

A primary degree with at least an upper second class honours or international equivalent in Economics or in a degree in which Economics is a major component.

An upper second class honours in a Higher Diploma in Economics.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme's academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD's Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master's Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.

Duration

Duration: 1 Years / 2 Years
Attendance: Full Time / Part Time

MSc Behavioural Economics FT (W376)
MSc Behavioural Economics PT (W377)

Number of credits

Careers or further progression

Careers & Employability
Many graduates of our masters programmes have gone on to complete PhDs in economics and pursue successful careers as academic or research economists. Many others have moved directly to employment in central banks, think-tanks, government departments, regulatory agencies, financial sector institutions and consultancy firms.

Further enquiries

Nicolas Clifton
Tel: 01 716 8272

Subjects taught

Stage 1 - Core
Thesis & Internship Prep II
ECON41660
Econometrics
ECON41820
Microeconomics
ECON41840
Thesis and Internship Preparation I
ECON42020
Behavioural Economics
ECON42560
Behavioural E'mics:Policy App
ECON42570
Experiments in Economics
ECON42590
Preliminary Maths & Stats
ECON42620
Topics in Psychological Sci
PSY40750

Stage 1 - Option
Applied Policy Analysis Modell
AERD40170
Thesis
ECON40090
Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON41620
Topics in Advanced Microeconomics
ECON41810
Advanced Econometrics
ECON41850
International Trade
ECON42140
Health and Welfare Economics
ECON42190
Economics Internship
ECON42200
Energy Economics and Policy
ECON42360
Economics of CompetitionPolicy
ECON42580
Development Economics
ECON42600
Aviation Economics
ECON42610
Decision Theory
ECON42630

Comment

Related Programmes
MSc in Quantitative Economics
MSc in Applied Economics
MA in Public Policy

Application date

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

MSc Behavioural Economics FT (W376)

Duration
1 Year

Attendance
Full Time

Deadline
Rolling *

MSc Behavioural Economics PT (W377)
Duration
2 Years

Attendance
Part Time

Deadline
Rolling *

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

Course fee

MSc Behavioural Economics (W376) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 10315
nonEU fee per year - € 19900

MSc Behavioural Economics (W377) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 6705
nonEU fee per year - € 9950

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.