Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights | Programme code | PTS1SBESBE47 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Academic year | 2025/6 | |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
Choose 150 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEEM101 | Microeconomics | 15 | No |
| BEEM011 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 15 | No |
| BEEM157 | Behavioural Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM103 | Optimisation Techniques for Economists | 15 | No |
| BEEM125 | Experimental and Behavioural Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM163 | Research in Practice: Study Design | 15 | No |
| BEEM115 | Research Design and Dissertation | 60 | No |
Optional Modules
Choose 30 credits of options
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights optional modules 25-26 | |||
| BEAM052 | Corporate Governance and Finance | 15 | No |
| BEE3072 | Econometrics: Cause and Effect | 15 | No |
| BEE3077 | Health Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM012 | Applied Econometrics 2 | 15 | No |
| BEEM015 | Industrial Economics and Strategy | 15 | No |
| BEEM100 | Macroeconomics | 15 | No |
| BEEM117 | Economics of Corporate Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM152 | Behavioural Development Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM154 | Economics of Public Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM155 | Development Economics | 15 | No |
| BEEM157 | Behavioural Finance | 15 | No |
| BEMM069 | Marketing and New Product Innovation | 15 | No |
| BEEM162 | Environmental Economics and Sustainability | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
|---|
22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 31/03/2025 |
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