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Kingston University: Behavioural Decision Science
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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| Department | Psychology, Criminology and Sociology |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
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Lectures delivered by highly-regarded researchers in the fields of decision-making, thinking and risk.
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Specialist facilities including eye-tracking equipment, a behavioural lab, online research tools and software, an observation suite, and neuropsychological test apparatus.
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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
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Applications of Behavioural Decision Science
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The Psychology of Thinking, Judgement and Decision-Making
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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.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
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| England | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9860 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Location | Penrhyn Road Campus Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2EE |
Fees
| EU | 8910 GBP for Year 1 |
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| England | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5423 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8910 GBP for Year 1 |
Overview
Our new Town House Strategy will transform our students’ education. It will create a culture of high performance
that is inclusive, innovative, ambitious and enterprising.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies and give you the opportunity to engage with industry experts. You will be taught by lecturers working as professionals in their field of expertise, including many who conduct world-leading research and have received prestigious awards. Many of our postgraduate courses offer a work placement, allowing you to gain essential experience relevant to your studies.
Above all, alongside our teaching and research credentials, we are known …
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