Study Behavioural Economics at UTS
Fascinated by the way people think? Want to know what’s behind the big and small decisions we make? The UTS Master of Behavioural Economics is your ticket to a thrilling career at the intersection of psychology and economics.
A ground-breaking degree for the new world, this program will take you beyond traditional assumptions of rationality and self-interest, giving you the knowledge and insights you need to understand and predict human behaviour in complex economic environments.
Plus, with flexible delivery designed for busy professionals, this course is the perfect choice to upskill or reskill in this growing field of economics, equipping you with a host of sought-after capabilities to enhance your existing skillset and accelerate your career.
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Master of Behavioural Economics
CODE
UTS: C04440 (version 2)
CRICOS: 106031A
DURATION
1.5 years full time
3 years part time
INTAKE
Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
COURSE FEES
LOCATION
City campus
What you’ll study
This program, delivered as a mix of self-paced and face-to-face learning, is designed for professionals from all backgrounds. You'll begin by developing a solid foundational understanding of economic theory, then specialise with a focus on contemporary behavioural economics and its applications.
You'll learn how to design and run experimental trials, discover the ethical challenges associated with behavioural interventions and hone your statistical capabilities, helping you accurately interpret data and analyse results. This will comprehensively prepare you to ethically and responsibly apply your behavioural economics knowledge in your professional practice.
Typical course program
The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Behavioural Economics based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.
Course structure
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- 18
- core Economics subjects
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- 1
- Research project
or- 1
- Industry project
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First year
Held over six sessions, your first year will see you quickly establish a thorough knowledge of Behavioural Economics foundations, such as Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Health Economics and Data Analysis. You’ll also study Ethics and Trial Design. -
Second year
In your final three sessions, you’ll learn how to apply behavioural economic data to inform decisions in a corporate environment. You’ll also undertake either a research or industry-based project, acquiring invaluable practical skills for your future career.
Course highlights
People and business go hand in hand. Whether you work in insurance or banking, marketing or product design, consulting or human resources, understanding why people do what they do is key to delivering better business outcomes. In this course we teach advanced capabilities in applied behavioural economics, including ethics, data analysis, decision-making, trial design and more, giving you everything you need to conduct research in any professional setting.
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You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.
Careers
Your future career
On completing the UTS Master of Behavioural Economics, you'll be in possession of an acute, in-demand skillset. In addition to your comprehensive knowledge of contemporary perspectives in behavioural economics, you'll have the hands-on competencies you need to design and execute experimental research trials, analysing and interpreting the results to inform better organisational decision-making.
You’ll be ready to accelerate your current career or kick-start a new future in the ever-growing field of behavioural economics, where you’ll play a leading role in advancing our understanding of human behaviour.
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Where you’ll study
Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.
Why UTS?
Why study Business at UTS
With a Business degree at UTS, you'll learn innovative approaches to problem-solving, develop confidence with new technologies, and act towards a just and equitable world.
Our courses blend theory with real-world application, so you can apply these skills in the global market. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research and MBA courses tailored to your ambitions.
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in the fast growing professional service industry.
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in Australia committed to a Responsible Ethos, as awarded by the Financial Times.
Financial Times Responsible Business Education Awards 2024
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