Overview

This Behaviour Change MSc programme:

equips University College London (UCL) students with the ability to critically appraise theories, methods and evidence for understanding behaviour and behaviour change in a range of application areas.
trains students in the design, implementation and evaluation of behaviour change interventions.

enables students to support the translation of evidence into practice across disciplines and sectors.

What this course will give you

The programme draws on the world-renowned expertise of the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change (CBC), led by Professor Susan Michie, that fosters multidisciplinary knowledge exchange and translates expertise to those wishing to apply this knowledge and skills to their work and/or studies. The Centre engages leaders from a variety of key academic disciplines in a far-reaching programme of research, training, teaching, consultancy and events.

Students will have the opportunity to meet (e.g. at social seminars) and work with (e.g. for the research project component of the MSc) members of the CBC team who are leaders in research, policy and practice engaged in translating evidence to solve real-world problems.

Employability

Students graduating from this programme will be equipped with a broad set of skills that can be applied to many different careers. Market research has shown there is a large demand for behaviour change expertise across the private, public and voluntary sectors and in roles relating to policy, practice and research.

Graduate careers benefiting from this degree include policy officers, behavioural science researchers and research managers, IT developers and user experience designers, urban and transport planners, health consultants and human resource managers. The range of modules available creates a unique opportunity for students to tailor their degree to their specific interests and career aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behaviour Change: An Interdisciplinary_Approach
Changing Behaviour: Intervention Development and Evaluation
Research Methods and Evidence for Global Health
Theories and Models of Behaviour Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Organisational Behaviour View 663 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

For the MSc, a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a behavioural or social science (for example, psychology, sociology, anthropology, social geography) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and relevant quantitative or qualitative research experience.
Practical experience with a behaviour change focus (through paid or voluntary work) is also beneficial.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £8,000
International: £18,250

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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