Course summary

Our Integrated Masters provides one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK, incorporating in-depth coverage of all areas of psychology and an exceptional understanding and practical skills in advanced research methods. This includes combining modules from existing courses and building on skills learned to an advanced level of research methods. Psychologists conduct experiments to study cognitive abilities, such as how we perceive others, how we make decisions, how we remember, and how we speak. Cognitive Neuroscientists link these questions directly to underlying brain processes; they make use of brain imaging techniques to answer which brain areas support these abilities. They also use time-sensitive imaging methodologies to explore the exact timing of these processes. Together, researchers from both disciplines aim to map the relationship between brain and behaviour. You'll be introduced to contemporary research questions from different fields, including vision, hearing, memory, and language. You'll develop a thorough understanding of how these questions can be answered, what the current state-of-the-art knowledge is, which methodologies are best suited to study which questions, and how different subfields work together to further our understanding of what may seem like simple questions but are in reality complex endeavours. You'll be immersed in a supportive, interactive, and methodical hands-on environment. Satisfy your curiosity by learning from world-renowned researchers at the cutting edge of psychological science. At Essex, we take a multi-method approach, working beyond traditional boundaries to combine different expertise and share fascinating techniques and intriguing theories. You cover core areas in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including:

• brain and behaviour

• methods in cognitive neuroscience

• applied psychology

• language, memory and perception

• developmental psychology