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Behavioural Decision Science at Kingston University - UCAS

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2023 - 2024
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Open days

26Jun
Kingston University postgraduate virtual Open Event
Postgraduate

Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Lectures delivered by highly-regarded researchers in the fields of decision-making, thinking and risk.
  • Specialist facilities including eye-tracking equipment, a behavioural lab, online research tools and software, an observation suite, and neuropsychological test apparatus.
  • Opportunity to undertake a work or research placement project, allowing you to directly apply the knowledge you gain.
About this course Behavioural decision science applies psychological insights into human behaviour to explain how, when, and why people make decisions. This course examines the application of psychology, behavioural science and behavioural economics to policy, intervention and behaviour change in areas such as health, finance, sustainability, sports, economics, politics and consumer behaviour. You will gain a firm basis in the theory and practice of cognitive science and decision-making, exploring research relevant to decision-making, wellbeing and policy-making. Example modules
  • Applications of Behavioural Decision Science
  • The Psychology of Thinking, Judgement and Decision-Making
  • Applications of Psychological Research
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Graduates work as behavioural scientists, user research executives, behavioural insight consultants, education managers, and research consultants, for organisations such as Simply Business, The Honeycomb Works, BPI Music, Sports England, BP and Lloyds Banking Group as well as other non-profit organisations, local government organisations, and higher education institutions.

Modules

Example modules: Applications of Behavioural Decision Science; The Psychology of Thinking, Judgement and Decision-Making; Applications of Psychological Research. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows: Type of assessment: Coursework: 84% Exams: 10% Practical: 6%

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in social science, business, or science. Applicants with a lower-second class degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline that have suitable professional/research experience, and/or other relevant qualifications will be considered. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate mathematical competence equivalent to grade C or above at GCSE level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £8910 Year 1
England £5423 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5423 Year 1
Scotland £5423 Year 1
Wales £5423 Year 1
International £8910 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Behavioural Decision Science at Kingston University - UCAS