Course summary
Gain a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience, classical psychology, and neuropsychology on our MSc Cognitive Neuroscience course. This research-intensive course is designed to equip you for further research and study. MSc Cognitive Neuroscience will prepare you for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. You will receive training in the neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive neuroscience, with options in developmental psychology and psychopathology. Throughout the course, you'll receive essential training in:
- research methods
- critical thinking
- analytical skills
- statistics
- programming.
Modules
Compulsory modules
- Gathering Data for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Analysing Data Using R
- Theories and Models About the Brain
- Programming for Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
- Empirical Project
- Research Placement
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) 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. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree. Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £13100 | Whole course |
| EU | £31650 | Whole course |
| England | £13100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13100 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £13100 | Whole course |
| International | £31650 | 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.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR