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Taught by world-leading behavioural science experts, our Executive MSc Behavioural Science combines rigorous academic training with practical insights. You’ll gain a theoretical understanding of behavioural science whilst learning how to design and test behavioural interventions and influence behaviour change in the real world.
The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including behavioural decision science, corporate behaviour, research methods, and behavioural science in the age of AI.
The programme is arranged into three two-week intensive teaching sessions at the 杏吧论坛 campus in London. Outside of these sessions, you can continue to work and study flexibly around your career from anywhere in the world. Following the end of the teaching sessions, you’ll complete a dissertation and apply your learning to your chosen area of interest.
This 16-month programme normally starts in September and is divided into six half-unit taught courses for the first eight months, followed by a dissertation unit for the remaining eight months. Teaching sessions usually take place in September, January and April.
How to apply
Visit our prospectus page to learn about the application process, including entry requirements.
Teaching dates
The teaching dates for the 2025/26 academic year are:
- 8-19 September 2025
- 5-16 January 2026
- 13-24 April 2026
September courses
Week 1: PB450E Behavioural Science and Policy
Week 2: MG406E Behavioural Decision Science
January courses
Week 1: PB471E Research Methods for Behavioural Science
Week 2: PB453E Corporate Behaviour and Decision Making or
PB454E Policy Appraisal and Ethics or
PB436E The Science of Time at Work
April courses
Week 1: PB413E Frontiers in Behavioural Science Methods
Week 2: PB434E Behavioural Science in an Age of AI and New Technology or
PB452E Behavioural Science for Health and Regulation
Dissertation
Following the taught courses, you will pursue an independent piece of research within the field of behavioural science. The dissertation can consist of an empirical analysis of existing data, a collection and analysis of new data, a randomised controlled experiment (lab, field or online) or a systematic review of the literature. You will be supervised by a member of academic staff.
Learn more about previous dissertation topics.
Frequently asked questions
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