Overview

The Educational Neuroscience programme at Birkbeck, University of London covers: the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods running a neuroimaging study, the biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroom and the relation between genes, brain and cognitive development.

If you would like to carry out research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience or any area of developmental psychology, education or developmental cognitive neuroscience, either at PhD level or in the private sector, then the MSc will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and practical experience.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go in to careers in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include child/youth psychologist or teacher. This degree can also be useful in becoming a special educational needs teacher, learning mentor, or youth worker.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Advanced Quantitative Methods

Development Cognitive Neuroscience

Genetics of Development

Issues in Educational Neuroscience

Neuroimaging Methods

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

210 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines.

Ideally students should have a background in both cognitive neuroscience and education.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21690 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12840 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time home students: £6,420 per year
Part-time international students: £10,845 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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