Course summary
The MSc in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is particularly suited to students interested in the relationship between the development of the mind and the brain. It combines theoretical and empirical grounding in the cognitive and biological mechanisms of developmental change with training of the analytical and practical skills required for undertaking research into cognitive development and its neural bases. The course provides perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology as well as hands-on training in imaging methods. Topical issues in developmental cognitive neuroscience will be covered, including the neural bases of perceiving and acting in the physical and social world and Neuroeducation. This programme is particularly suitable for students from Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience or related disciplines who are keen to combine and integrate their interest in cognitive development and in brain development/wish to receive hands-on training in neuroimaging methods relevant for developmental research/want to conduct research into cognitive development and/or cognitive neuroscience/ would like to get experience of working with children.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/developmental-cognitive-neuroscience-msc/#course-content
Assessment method
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/developmental-cognitive-neuroscience-msc/#teaching_assessment
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/developmental-cognitive-neuroscience-msc/#entry
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £12480 | Year 1 |
| EU | £29400 | Year 1 |
| England | £12480 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12480 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12480 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12480 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12480 | Year 1 |
| International | £29400 | Year 1 |
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
For additional information please see our web pages at:
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD