From climate change to financial market fluctuations, many of today's most pressing issues are rooted in human behaviour. This programme will equip you with practical skills to drive positive behavioural change.
Our programme goes beyond theory, examining how individuals and teams make decisions in real-world scenarios. Drawing on insights from psychology, economics and the wider social sciences, you’ll delve into the latest methodologies and statistical approaches to behavioural science and examine the impact of different social and environmental contexts on behaviour.
The wide-ranging curriculum includes core courses on the fundamentals of behavioural science and research methods, including experimental and quasi-experimental approaches. Optional courses cover topics such as health, consumer behaviour and happiness. You’ll be taught by behavioural science specialists working at the forefront of research, and benefit from our close links with the LSE Behavioural Lab – a leading research facility in the field.
Our community is friendly and diverse, welcoming students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including psychology, business, and marketing.
When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to tackle real-world challenges such as improving workplace wellbeing and leadership issues in many different professional settings.
Specialisms
You’ll have the option to take a Wellbeing specialism on this programme, which can be added to your degree title. You’ll complete comprehensive training on the science of wellbeing and learn how it can be applied to policy design, appraisal and evaluation.
Students who choose to concentrate their electives and dissertation on behavioural science in the age of AI and new technology may elect to have a specialism in "AI and New Technology" attached to their degree title.
Our department was recently ranked first in the UK for psychology by the Good University Guide 2027 , and first in London for psychology by the Complete University Guide 2027 .
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The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science is a growing community of researchers, academics and students who explore the human mind and behaviour in a societal context.
From our early beginnings as a group of researchers studying psychology and society 60 years ago, the department is now home to an interdisciplinary faculty team conducting wide-ranging research.
Today, our research spans:
Upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent.
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We encourage applications from a range of disciplines within the social sciences and beyond, and have previously accepted students with backgrounds that include Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Management, and Law. We require students to be passionate about studying Behavioural Science whilst having a rounded understanding of its applications in government, business, and NGOs. You can tell us about this passion in your statement of academic purpose.
The programme is anchored by quantitative methods, including experimental design and methods alongside quasi-experimental approaches. Although no prior experience is needed in this area, there is an expectation that applicants show evidence that they're aware of how the methodological and empirical dimensions of the programme informs its theoretical aspect, alongside a willingness to engage with a variety of datasets that give insight into complex behavioural processes.
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The English language requirement for this programme is Higher . Read more about our English language requirements .
Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this doesn't guarantee you an offer of a place.
However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out.
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