Course summary
Gain a firm grounding in interdisciplinary cognitive neuroscience, as well as classical psychology and neuropsychology with options in developmental psychology and psychopathology. This course is designed to train you for further research and study, ideally for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. It is research intensive, providing essential training in analytical ability, methods awareness and critical thinking, among other highly valuable transferable skills such as programming. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-cognitive-neuroscience
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Gathering Data for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Theories and Models About the Brain
- Programming for Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
- Research placement.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Typically a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). It must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and have included the study of brain and behaviour.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
EU | £26950 | Whole course |
England | £12550 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
Scotland | £12550 | Whole course |
Wales | £12550 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £12550 | Whole course |
International | £26950 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH