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University of Reading: Cognitive Neuroscience
| Institution | University of Reading |
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| Department | School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Gain a strong foundation in cognitive neuroscience, classical psychology, and neuropsychology on our MSc Cognitive Neuroscience course.
This research-intensive course is designed to equip you for further research and study. MSc Cognitive Neuroscience will prepare you for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field.
You will receive training in the neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive neuroscience, with options in developmental psychology and psychopathology.
Throughout the course, you'll receive essential training in:
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research methods
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critical thinking
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analytical skills
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statistics
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programming.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-cognitive-neuroscience
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). It must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and have included the study of brain and behaviour. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree. Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 31650 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 13100 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 31650 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
With MSc Cognitive Neuroscience gain a firm grounding in interdisciplinary cognitive neuroscience, as well as classical psychology and neuropsychology with options in developmental psychology and psychopathology.
This course is designed to train you for further research and study, ideally for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. It is research intensive, providing essential training in analytical ability, methods awareness and critical thinking, among other highly valuable transferable skills such as programming.
You will receive training in both neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive neuroscience and highly transferable analytical skills such as statistics and programming. You will also have the opportunity to engage in research with various clinics and research centres housed in the School such as the Centre for Autism and the NHS Anxiety and Depression in Young People Research Unit.
You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and will be encouraged to use our excellent facilities including brain imaging systems, and eye-tracking, psychophysiology, nutritional testing, and virtual reality and haptic laboratories.
Our School is housed in a modern building with extensive teaching and research facilities, including a state-of-the-art multi-million pound neuroimaging centre, including fMRI, EEG and TMS facilities, and three NHS Clinics. The School also hosts significant computing facilities for modelling and analytical purposes.
In addition to the facilities and resources provided in our on-campus University Library, our department provides a dedicated study room for MSc students complete with computing facilities. There is a further separate student resources room which can be used for quiet study or group discussions, which has Wi-Fi and kitchen facilities.
Overall, 100% of graduates from Psychology are in work or further study within 15 months of the end of their course. (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022-2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2019/20-2021/22; includes Postgraduate (Taught) and Postgraduate (Research) Psychology responders only.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-pg/msc-cognitive-neuroscience
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline (for example, cognitive neuroscience). It must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and have included the study of brain and behaviour. Pre-sessional English language programme If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree. Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 30950 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 12800 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 30950 GBP for Whole course |
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