Description

Studying both cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology will give a thorough grounding in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviour and the effects of brain injury on cognitive function. You will be taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods.

Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural substrates of mental processes. It is a branch of both psychology and neuroscience, overlapping with disciplines such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. Cognitive neuropsychology uses data from single cases of individuals with brain injury or neurological illness to refine theoretical models of cognitive processing.

You explore topics including:

• The physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques

• How brain activity translates into cognitive processes

• The theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science

• How brain damages impact on cognitive functions

• Cognitive neuroscience of language

• Cognitive neuropsychology of reading and face processing

Our research is challenging and ground-breaking. We are supported by some of the most prestigious funding bodies, including the ESRC, European Commission and the Leverhulme Trust.

We are a warm and friendly Department, and we wish to welcome recent graduates of psychology (or a closely related subject such as cognitive science). This course is popular with international students (particularly those from North America). Our students receive a high quality Masters degree within one year and benefit from small class sizes and strong research training.

DURATION

1 Year. Full-time

Entry requirements

UK entry requirements:

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects:

• Cognitive Neuroscience

• Cognitive Science (or a related subject)

• Psychology

If you hold a degree in Psychology it would be preferable, though not essential, if this was British Psychological Society accredited.

International & EU entry requirements:

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

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English language requirements:

If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all components. If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.

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