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Professional programmes in behavioural science

Transform your career and organisation with a professional short course in behavioural science at Durham University.

Why do people behave in a certain way, and how can you help them to change their behaviour patterns to elevate your organisation to the next level?

The smallest change in how we communicate or structure social environments can have a profound influence on the way people behave and affect significant and lasting change.

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You know from experience that the modern workplace requires constant behaviour change and adaption. As we continue to evolve ways of working across the globe, this becomes ever more important.

Our Executive MSc in Behavioural Science and online, professional, short courses provide you with access to all the tools you need to master the science of behaviour change and make a real impact on your future and that of your organisation.

Where can I begin?

Our short courses are the ideal place to start:

Identity & Inclusion: Behavioural Insights for Leaders

Behavioural Science at Work: Applying Behavioural Insights to Boost Business Performance

Learn more about our upcoming Executive MSc

Our Head of Psychology and the Programme Leadership Team talk you through our Executive MSc:

Why Durham?

We are a world-leading university, and our academic excellence and impact is reflected in global rankings. This was affirmed in the QS World University Rankings 2026, in which Durham University is a World Top 100 university. The Department of Psychology is also proud to hold an Athena SWAN silver award, underlining commitment to equality and diversity.

Durham’s Department of Psychology is an internationally recognised centre of research excellence and interdisciplinarity across the breadth of psychological and behavioural science. The Department of Psychology is ranked 84th in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

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Department of Psychology

84th

in the world.

QS World University Rankings 2025

Durham University

94th

in the world.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Department of Psychology

Athena SWAN Silver Award

Department of Psychology

12th

in the UK.

Complete University Guide 2025

Campus and location

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – a university like no other.

More than 120 countries are represented here, creating a diverse and welcoming community.

Durham is also home to a World Heritage Site, inscribed by UNESCO in 1986 in recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value.

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Durham World Heritage site from a distance

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Your congregation will take place at Durham Cathedral

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The Bill Bryson Library offers a top class space to study and connect with other students

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    Get in touch

    We're here to help - ask us any questions you might have, or arrange a chat with our Partnerships Manager, Lynn Wrightson via the email address below.

    embs@durham.ac.uk
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