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Aston University: Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
| Institution | Aston University |
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| Department | School of Life and Health Sciences |
| Web | http://www.aston.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@aston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01212043200 |
| Study type | Taught |
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:
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Theories and applications of neuroanatomy
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Cognitive and sensory systems
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Affective neuroscience
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Social cognition
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Neurodevelopment and disorders
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Neuroanatomy.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to complete research practicals using some of the advanced technologies of cognitive neuroscience, including magnetic resonance imaging, magnetoencephalography, and eye movement recording. These sessions are supported within a series of trainings in core research skills such as how to formulate a scientific research question, scoping and implementing research designs, and stimulus presentation and programming.
There is also an emphasis on generic professional development and research-related communication skills in our Key Skills for Cognitive Neuroscientists modules. Here you will develop your abilities in areas such as oral and written presentation, personal promotion and employability, intellectual property, scientific writing, systematic review and Meta-analysis, and in research ethics.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| 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. |
| Location | Main Site Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET |
Fees
| England | 9650 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 9650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9650 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20100 GBP for Year 1 |
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