Overview

This MSc Social Cognition - Research and Applications course offered at the University College London (UCL) focuses on how individuals construe the social world and the processes that underlie social judgement and behaviour.

The Social Cognition programme offered at the University College London provides an understanding of how the human emotional, cognitive and neural systems have evolved to sustain social co-ordination and adaptation to the environment. Key topics include: social perception, motivation, attitudes, embodiment, emotion, social judgement and decision-making, and social neuroscience.

What this course will give you

The Division of Psychology and Language Sciences undertakes world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour, and language.

University College London (UCL) work attracts staff and students from around the world. Together they create an outstanding and vibrant environment, taking advantage of cutting-edge resources such as a behavioural neuroscience laboratory, a centre for brain imaging, and extensive laboratories for research in speech and language, perception, and cognition.

Opportunities for graduate students to work with world-renowned researchers exist in all areas of investigation, from basic processes to applied research. The division offers a supportive environment including numerous specialist seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.

Employability

Graduates have taken up positions in

research,
marketing,
teaching,
academia,
and management consultancy.

Networking

There will be opportunities to network within the dedicated Social Cognition - Research and Applications programme seminars, extracurricular talks such as the Experimental Psychology Seminars, ICN and LJDM seminars, and in many of the interdepartmental seminars that are arranged throughout the year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Designing and Analysing fMRI experiments
Judgment and Decision-Making
Knowledge, Learning and Inference
Neuroscience of Emotion and Decision-Making
Computer Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Educational Research Cognitive Science View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. However, very good candidates in related areas, such as management, sociology, or communication sciences, will also be considered. Students should be prepared for the mathematical component contained in the MSc-level Research Statistics module.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £8,000
International: £18,250

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Employability

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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