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Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Reading - UCAS

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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.
Please check our website for more details about the course structure.


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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Reading - UCAS