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Overview
It will develop their understanding of key issues in educational neuroscience and the application of neuroscience to education, and provide the opportunity for them to undertake research in educational neuroscience.
This Educational Neuroscience MA/MSc programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience.
Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award.
Careers
Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as research assistants, while others have jobs as teachers. Graduates can also be found continuing their studies as PhD students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
- Genetics of Development
- Neuroimaging Methods
- Issues in Educational Neuroscience
- Students choose two of the following optional modules offered by the IOE.
- Autism: Research and Practice
- Cognitive Development and Learning
- Language Development
- Personality and Social Psychology in Education
- Reading and Spelling Difficulties
- Social Development
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- Please note that online application will open in September.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Neuroscience View 798 other Masters in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good degree (an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or above) in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines.
- Applicants with a good undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education but no previous background in psychology or science will be required to complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (which covers psychology, neuroscience, and research methods) before applying for the MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience.
- Ideally students should have a background in both cognitive neuroscience and education. Relevant practical and professional experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
18030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18030 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11040 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11040 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time:
- UK: £5520
- International: £9015
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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