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University of Roehampton: Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
| Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Psychology |
| Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
| postgradadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 8392 3232 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
**Why this course?**
- Gain hands-on experience in our new state-of-the-art facilities and cognitive testing laboratory.
- Learn to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), brain stimulation equipment, eye-tracking and EEG equipment.
- Taught by research-active academics with strong expertise in the field of cognitive neuroscience.
- Understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms, both in health and disease.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
**About this course**
Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities on this highly practical Master’s, and understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms.
You will study a diverse range of topics. This includes:
- The structure and function of the brain and how to interpret research findings from neuroimaging and brain damage studies.
- The neural mechanisms of healthy brain functioning, decision-making, emotion, attention, memory and visual processing, as well as gaps in our current knowledge in these areas.
- How abnormal brain functioning can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and drug use and addiction, as well as how cognitive neuroscience techniques can contribute to their treatment.
**You will also spend a lot of your studies in our advanced research facilities. This includes Four dedicated Electroencephalogram (EEG) suites, access to a 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, Repetitive Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulator (rTMS), static and head-mounted gaze-tracking equipment and advanced computer software.**
**Skills**
You will graduate with an understanding of complex cognitive functions and their brain mechanisms, and the professional skills to excel in your career. This includes:
- Hands-on research experience using cutting-edge tools like MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and cognitive testing.
- Research methods and statistics, and through your dissertation complete an original research project to excel in the evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.
- Communication skills for post-graduation success, including manuscript construction and effective presentations.
**Career opportunities**
The solid understanding of applied cognitive neuroscience will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career in cognitive neuroscience research in academia or industry.
You will be equipped to succeed in a range of careers which require experience in:
- Data analysis
- Scientific and non-scientific communication skills
Skills in writing/publications, including:
- Finance
- Business
- Medicine
- Marketing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject. |
| Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
| England | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17325 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Why this course?**
- Gain hands-on experience in our new state-of-the-art facilities and cognitive testing laboratory.
- Learn to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), brain stimulation equipment, eye-tracking and EEG equipment.
- Taught by research-active academics with strong expertise in the field of cognitive neuroscience.
- Understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms, both in health and disease.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
**About this course**
Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities on this highly practical Master’s, and understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms.
You will study a diverse range of topics. This includes:
- The structure and function of the brain and how to interpret research findings from neuroimaging and brain damage studies.
- The neural mechanisms of healthy brain functioning, decision-making, emotion, attention, memory and visual processing, as well as gaps in our current knowledge in these areas.
- How abnormal brain functioning can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and drug use and addiction, as well as how cognitive neuroscience techniques can contribute to their treatment.
**You will also spend a lot of your studies in our advanced research facilities. This includes Four dedicated Electroencephalogram (EEG) suites, access to a 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, Repetitive Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulator (rTMS), static and head-mounted gaze-tracking equipment and advanced computer software.**
**Skills**
You will graduate with an understanding of complex cognitive functions and their brain mechanisms, and the professional skills to excel in your career. This includes:
- Hands-on research experience using cutting-edge tools like MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and cognitive testing.
- Research methods and statistics, and through your dissertation complete an original research project to excel in the evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.
- Communication skills for post-graduation success, including manuscript construction and effective presentations.
**Career opportunities**
The solid understanding of applied cognitive neuroscience will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career in cognitive neuroscience research in academia or industry.
You will be equipped to succeed in a range of careers which require experience in:
- Data analysis
- Scientific and non-scientific communication skills
Skills in writing/publications, including:
- Finance
- Business
- Medicine
- Marketing
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject. |
| Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
| England | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17325 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Through the use of state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience research techniques, you will study the structure and function of the brain, examine the cognitive neuroscience of health and disease and learn the latest research techniques and methodologies to understand how brain structure and function underlies cognitive functions.**
This programme will give you an understanding of the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms, in both patients and healthy individuals, as well as an in-depth knowledge of cognitive neuroscience research techniques and methodologies.
Hands-on research experience will be a key part of your studies. In our state-of-the-art research facilities, you’ll use many of the most important research tools used in contemporary cognitive neuroscience, including MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), cognitive testing and both standard and computational data analysis.
You’ll learn how abnormal brain functioning can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and drug use and addiction, as well as how cognitive neuroscience techniques can contribute to their treatment.
An understanding of research methods will be a core part of the programme. Through your dissertation project, you’ll make your own independent contribution to an original piece of research and will develop the skills and expertise required to graduate successfully into the rapidly changing field of cognitive neuroscience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject. |
| Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
| England | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
**Through the use of state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience research techniques, you will study the structure and function of the brain, examine the cognitive neuroscience of health and disease and learn the latest research techniques and methodologies to understand how brain structure and function underlies cognitive functions.**
This programme will give you an understanding of the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms, in both patients and healthy individuals, as well as an in-depth knowledge of cognitive neuroscience research techniques and methodologies.
Hands-on research experience will be a key part of your studies. In our state-of-the-art research facilities, you’ll use many of the most important research tools used in contemporary cognitive neuroscience, including MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), cognitive testing and both standard and computational data analysis.
You’ll learn how abnormal brain functioning can contribute to psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and drug use and addiction, as well as how cognitive neuroscience techniques can contribute to their treatment.
An understanding of research methods will be a core part of the programme. Through your dissertation project, you’ll make your own independent contribution to an original piece of research and will develop the skills and expertise required to graduate successfully into the rapidly changing field of cognitive neuroscience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Sciences, Information Technology or a related subject. |
| Location | Whitelands College Holybourne Avenue London SW15 4JD |
Fees
| England | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8427 GBP for Whole course |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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