Course summary
Our MRes Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology course will prepare you for a successful research career in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. You will undertake a year-long research project, supported by taught units for comprehensive research skills training. The major advantage of this course is that you will put the acquired research skills into practice by working with experts in the field for the entire year. Our supervisors have a wide range of expertise and we will ensure your research project is always tailored towards your research interest. View a list of project examples (PDF, 390KB) and our research. Through the taught units, you will receive a strong grounding in the theoretical understanding and practical experience of key research paradigms, research designs and statistical techniques used in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychology. You will also develop transferable skills training for careers outside academia, including data science skills, science communication, and patient, public and business engagement. We have a long tradition of producing internationally renowned research and high-quality research training. Our MRes course is endorsed by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and constitutes the first year of ESRC 1+3 postgraduate PhD studentships awarded through the ESRC Northwest Doctoral Training College for full-time, part-time and CASE students. PhD with integrated master's If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
Entry requirements
We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in cognitive neuroscience or psychology, including competent research methods and statistical knowledge, and evidence of a research project/dissertation. A degree in which cognitive neuroscience or psychology forms a major component may be acceptable.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS: minimum 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 or above in the remaining components |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL: 100 internet-based with 25 in writing and 22 or above in the remaining components |
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found on the GOV.UK website ). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS: minimum 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 or above in the remaining components TOEFL: 100 internet-based with 25 in writing and 22 or above in the remaining components See further information about requirements for your country. We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, if your current IELTS scores are: Minimum 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6) Minimum 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10) Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
Contact us for further information on scholarships available.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL