Master MSc Cognitive Neuroscience - Máster en Neurociencia Cognitiva
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Presencial
This programme is offered either full and part time basis
Cognitive neuroscience is one of psychology’s most fast-moving and fundamental areas, bringing together aspects of psychology and neuroscience.
On our Cognitive Neuroscience Master’s programme you will combine research methodology training with in-depth study at the cutting edge of the field to gain understanding of the neural basis for cognition and sensorimotor skills. The course builds to a substantial piece of Master’s research, which you will undertake with the supervision of active researchers.
You’ll also benefit from a tailored research placement, through which you’ll acquire and hone further research skills.
You can complete your course in one year full-time or over two years part-time. It is ideal if you are a high calibre psychology graduate, or a graduate of a related discipline such as medicine, neuroscience, or biological sciences and are preparing for a PhD in the subject, or aim to pursue a career with a significant research element.
Degree Subject Psychology or a relevant discipline in the Sciences or Social Sciences Degree Classification UK BSc (Hons) 2.1 or equivalent
Entry Requirement
Applicants should normally have a good honours undergraduate degree (2:1) in Psychology, or a related discipline (e.g. neuroscience, medicine, biological sciences) with a strong psychology content, from a recognised higher education institution.
It is normal for undergraduate students to apply for entry to postgraduate programmes in their final year of study. Applicants who have not yet been awarded a degree may be offered a place conditional on their attaining a particular class of degree.
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)
PTE (Pearson): 68 (minimum 62 in each component)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Compulsory Study (140 credits)
Students must study the following modules for 140 credits:
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
DISSERTATION
PSYCHOLOGY LAB SKILLS
Option A Study (20 credits)
Students will select 20 credits from the following modules:
FURTHER QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
FURTHER QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
RESEARCH PLACEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Your future is important to us. We work in partnership with the Careers Service to deliver a comprehensive programme, covering career management, employer and industry-focused events and one-to-one guidance. Whether you are looking to pursue a career in academic research or put your skills into practice in a related disciple you will be provided with the relevant guidance and support.