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Behavioural Science at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

The MSc in Behavioural Science is a unique new programme co-run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. It aims to shape tomorrow’s behavioural scientists through an interdisciplinary programme that combines multiple areas of expertise including Economics, Business, Finance, Psychology and Neuroscience. Students 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).
  • Two tracks will be offered (science and business) 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.
  • Students will have access to our new behavioural laboratory. This facility will allow our graduates to conduct ecologically valid controlled behavioural experiments (including for their dissertation) with dedicated resources and staff.
  • Industry projects will allow first-hand application of acquired skills, as well as concrete training and a bridge with the industry world.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Students must complete 180 credits in total, comprising 120 credits of taught courses (70 core and 50 optional) and 60 credits for the independent piece of work. The default option for this is a research dissertation but there will be an opportunity for selected students to complete the industry project. The programme features two tracks: a science track and a business track. Students on the science track must complete at least 60 credits of courses offered by the School of Psychology & Neuroscience (course codes beginning with PSYCH). Students on the business track must complete at least 60 credits of courses offered by the Adam Smith Business School (course codes beginning with ACCFIN, BUS, ECON, MGT). The dissertation will be supervised by the School to which the topic is most closely aligned for students on either track. Optional courses are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Pre-semester introductory courses
  • APPLIED MICROECONOMICS (INTRODUCTION)
  • PREPARATORY COURSE - SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Core courses
  • ECONOMETRICS
  • INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
  • DATA SKILLS FOR REPRODUCIBLE RESEARCH (PGT)
  • INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE
  • ADVANCED TOPICS IN BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS
  • NEUROSCIENCE OF DECISION MAKING (PGT CONV)
  • DISSERTATION OR INDUSTRY PROJECT
Optional courses
  • HEALTH NEUROSCIENCE (PGT CONV)
  • PSYCHOLOGY OF CLIMATE CHANGE 4H
  • FROM VISUAL AWARENESS TO FREE WILL (PGT)
  • EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & METHODS FOR BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
  • MANAGING DIVERSITY IN ORGANISATIONS
  • MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING
  • PERCEPTION AND VISUAL COGNITION (PGT CONV)
  • BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE
  • BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
  • NEUROECONOMICS

Modules

See further information here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/behavioural-science/

Assessment method

See further information here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/behavioural-science/

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

All applications will be assessed by academic staff in the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, with reference to the University of Glasgow’s Equality and Diversity Policy. We will consider applications from students with a wide range of backgrounds who can demonstrate their potential to succeed in the programme. Science track A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification in Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or any subject with a scientific background. Business track A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification in Economics, Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants who do not have an Economics degree must have successfully completed at least one course on introductory probability and statistics OR Econometrics during their undergraduate studies. Additional documents required for application Personal statement Please address the questions below in no more than 500 words: Why you have applied for this programme? How you think the programme will benefit you in the future? The personal statement will evaluate the fluency of expression, the enthusiasm and the commitment of the applicants. An academic judgment will assess the suitability of the applicants for their chosen programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11520 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11520 Whole course
Scotland £11520 Whole course
Wales £11520 Whole course
EU £25980 Whole course
International £25980 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Behavioural Science at University of Glasgow - UCAS