MSc Behavioural and Experimental Economics

Students in Newcastle’s Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc program gain practical experience in economic modelling, data analysis, and policy evaluation using industry-standard tools and real-world datasets. The course is designed to build technical fluency and applied insight, supported by specialist software, collaborative projects, and access to research-active faculty within a triple-accredited business school.

Here’s how the program brings economics into practice:

• Training in Stata and R, embedded in modules like Econometrics and Applied Econometrics, for advanced statistical modelling and empirical analysis
• Group-based coursework and presentations that simulate professional roles in consultancy, finance, and policy advisory
• Access to the Frederick Douglass Centre and Newcastle University Library, offering Bloomberg terminals, quiet study zones, and extensive digital databases including JSTOR and ScienceDirect
• Supervised Economics Dissertation, where students apply quantitative tools to topics such as monetary policy, inequality, or trade using real-world datasets
• Delivered by the Newcastle University Business School, which holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), ensuring global standards in teaching and facilities
• Opportunities to engage with the Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (KITE), connecting students with interdisciplinary research and policy networks

Graduates from Newcastle’s Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc program are equipped with the analytical, quantitative, and policy-focused skills that employers value across sectors. Common career paths include economic consultant, financial analyst, policy advisor, and research economist. Thanks to the program’s applied training and business school backing, students transition smoothly into high-impact roles in government, finance, consultancy, and international organisations.

Here’s how Newcastle supports your career journey:

• The Careers Service offers tailored postgraduate support, including CV clinics, mock interviews, employer events, and access to the MyCareer portal for job listings and internships
• Newcastle University ranks in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024), with Business School graduates earning an average salary of £30,000+ within six months of graduation
• Delivered by the Newcastle University Business School, which holds triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), ensuring global recognition and employer trust
• Students benefit from partnerships with organisations such as HM Treasury, Bank of England, and Centre for Knowledge, Innovation, Technology and Enterprise (KITE), offering exposure to policy and research networks
• Graduates have progressed to roles in central banks, government departments, consultancy firms, and PhD programs at top institutions

Further Academic Progression:
This MSc provides a strong foundation for doctoral study in economics, finance, or public policy. Newcastle offers PhD opportunities through its Business School and research centres like KITE, and graduates are well-prepared for funded research programs across the UK and internationally.