Behavioural Science for Policymakers

Participants will learn basic knowledge of disciplines connected to behavioural science including cognitive psychology, social psychology, and behavioural economics. Moreover, they will acquire how this knowledge can be used to change individual behaviour. The aim of the course is not only to provide attendees with fundamental concepts and methods of behavioural science but also to highlight its importance to combat serious societal problems (e.g., discrimination, refugee integration, etc.)

The course will answer three simple questions:

1. What is individual behaviour and why is it important? To answer this question an introduction
   to concepts such as attention processes, belief, motivations, systems 1 and 2, and biases
   will be provided.
2. How can individual behaviour be changed? To answer this question, an in-depth explanation
   of what behavioural interventions are (i.e., nudging) and how they can be implemented with
   a particular focus on the EAST framework.
3. How can behavioural science inform policymakers? This section will particularly focus on
   migration-related issues such as community cohesion and inequalities.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 2                                               Duration: 2 Hours

Mode of delivery/attendance: Online

Hours of total learning: 2 hours

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Modes of teaching

• Interactive Lecture
• Plenary discussions and Q/A
• Practical exercises