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UndergraduateCourse summary
Do you have an undergraduate degree in psychology and want to further your understanding of the neurological foundations of how humans think about, interact with, and experience the world around them? Studying both cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology thoroughly grounds you in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human thoughts and behaviour. On our Masters course, you are taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods. Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural correlates of mental processes. It is a branch of both psychology and neuroscience, overlapping with disciplines such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology. Cognitive neuropsychology uses data from single cases of individuals with brain injury or neurological illness to refine theoretical models of cognitive processing. Explore topics including:
- the physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques
- how brain activity translates into cognitive processes
- the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science
- how brain damages impact cognitive functions
- cognitive neuroscience of language
- cognitive neuropsychology of reading and face processing
Modules
You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22750 | Year 1 |
| International | £22750 | 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
Fees displayed are for 2025-26 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ