Course summary
Cognitive and affective neuroscience studies the biological processes that underpin how human beings think, reason and process their emotional experience. The MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience at Aston, provides a unique dual emphasis, providing specialist training at the brain-behaviour interface, as well as on generic and transferable research and communication skills for augmenting your career aspirations and professional development. Course outline During your year at Aston, you will study specialist modules that combine theory and practice. You’ll complete a core curriculum of six taught modules which will provide you with a detailed and critical understanding of the contemporary research and analysis methods used in cognitive and affective neuroscience. Topics covered in this course include:
- Theories and applications of neuroanatomy
- Cognitive and sensory systems
- Affective neuroscience
- Social cognition
- Neurodevelopment and disorders
- Neuroanatomy.
Assessment method
The course is delivered mainly through lectures, which are often followed up by laboratory-based practical sessions. The course is assessed by a combination of coursework, examinations, practical work, oral and written presentations, and the dissertation research project.
Entry requirements
Upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a recognised university in psychology, neuroscience or a related life science such as biology, or a related physical science such as engineering or computer science. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ previous degree was studied in an English speaking country. For more information, please visit our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9650 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9650 | Year 1 |
| International | £20100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET