In your first term, you design a lab experiment for one of your assignments. You can then test your idea by carrying out behavioural research from start to finish in ESSEXLab, our state-of-the-art social science laboratory. You’re also trained in experimental design by lab experts and your lecturers, and can receive funding to carry out your experiment in the lab, subject to availability. You explore topics including: How economic considerations, cognitive limitations and psychology jointly shape human decision making Theoretical frameworks and empirical predictions for environments where traditional theory fails to provide guidance Markets and strategic interactions.

International Students Requirements: English language test results A degree with an overall 2.2 in a discipline related to economics such as: Economics, Maths, Engineering, Finance, Physics or any other degree with a strong maths component. The Degree should contain some economics components including Macroeconomics; Microeconomics or Econometrics. (more information about degree you can find on the website) The University accepts a wide range of qualifications from international applicants. To see all necessary requirements you should follow this link and choose your country: https://www.essex.ac.uk/international/country-specific-information