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Program Overview:
This joint degree combines psychological theory with economic decision-making, perfect for students interested in behavioural science, public policy, or market research. It's a three-year program that equips you with critical thinking, analytical skills, and a unique interdisciplinary perspective.
Curriculum Structure
Year One
You’ll begin with core modules like Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Economics, and Social Psychology. This year focuses on building foundational knowledge in both fields and how they intersect.
Year Two
You’ll deepen your understanding through modules such as Cognitive Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences, and Macroeconomics. You’ll also develop your ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data in real-world contexts.
Final Year
Advanced modules like Health Psychology, Behavioural Economics, and your Final Year Research Project allow you to explore specialised topics and conduct independent research that bridges economics and psychology.
Focus areas:
Behavioural economics, decision-making, cognition, mental health, research methods.
Learning outcomes:
Design and conduct psychological research, evaluate economic behaviour, apply data analysis in behavioural contexts, and integrate psychological theory with economic reasoning.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership if criteria are met.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Essex is ranked among the UK’s top 25 for Psychology (The Guardian University Guide 2024) and has strong outcomes in research impact and graduate employment.
At Essex, this program uniquely blends psychological science with economic principles to give you practical insights into decision-making, behaviour, and markets. You’ll gain hands-on experience through lab work, data analysis, and applied projects that use real-world economic and psychological data. The course emphasizes developing analytical and research skills using cutting-edge tools and interdisciplinary methods.
Here’s how you’ll build practical skills:
Graduates from this degree have strong career prospects in areas such as behavioural economics, market research, policy analysis, and public services. Your interdisciplinary skills make you attractive to employers in finance, government, and health sectors.
Typical roles include:
Behavioural Analyst, Market Researcher, Economic Consultant, Policy Advisor
You’ll benefit from:
Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in Behavioural Economics, Psychology, Data Science, or Public Policy — with Essex providing strong research and supervision support.
The validity period of Pearson Test of English, TOEFL and CBSE or CISCE English is 2 years.GCSE - Mathematics C/4. IELTS - Overall score of 6.0, with no sub-test less than 5.0TOEFL - Overall score of 78, with minimum component scores of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.Central application including academic history, personal statement, and reference(s). This is the primary application portal.Official transcripts or mark sheets from high school (e.g. A‑levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE). English Language Evidence (if applicable) required if your previous education isn't in English.One academic reference is included as part of your UCAS application.Needed later only for visa/CAS issuance; not required at initial application stage.Personal statement is submitted via UCAS; no separate document is normally requested.Behavioral economistMarket researcherData analystFinancial analystOrganisational psychologistPolicy advisorBusiness consultantHuman resources analystEconomic researcherConsumer insights specialist
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