Course summary
This exciting MSc aims to equip you with a rigorous grounding in the theory and practice of behavioural neuroscience for progressing to further postgraduate studies, such as Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programmes or PhD programmes. The programme provides a thorough coverage of the historical, philosophical and scientific bases of modern neuroscience. The emphasis is on scientific knowledge relating to the specialisms of clinical and cognitive neuropsychology with theoretical and some practical coverage. During the course of the MSc, students interested in gaining clinical experience will be encouraged to consider possible placements that may be available with one of the several clinical sites we collaborate with. In some cases, there may also be the possibility of carrying out research for their dissertation in these clinical settings. In collaboration with NPsych ltd - Services to Specialists in Neurorehabiliation.
Modules
The programme is based on seven modules, including a research dissertation. The number of credits per module represents the overall coursework load, which includes lecturing, practical work, tutorials and workshops. Foundations of Neuroscience 15 credits Research Design and Analysis 15 credits Statistical Methods 15 credits Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology 30 credits Developmental Cognitive Neuropsychology 15 credits Advanced Methods and Techniques 30 credits Research Project 60 credits Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
The programme is assessed by written examinations, extended essays, oral presentations, reports and a research dissertation.
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in Psychology or a closely related scientific discipline (neuroscience, speech sciences, medicine, cognitive science) with a research component. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international and equivalent qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Unless otherwise stated the annual fee for part time students is half the full time fee quoted.
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW