Overview

Key topics include:

the nature of computational explanation;
the general principles of cognition;
the scope of rational choice explanation;
probabilistic models of the mind;
learning and memory;
and applications to economics and business.

The Cognitive and Decision Sciences programme involves training in experimental design and methodology, building computational models and undertaking original research.

You will study at one of the world's best universities ( University College London (UCL) is ranked 9th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024) and our research is pioneering. UCL is ranked first for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with more than two thirds of our research in these areas rated as world-leading (4*).

What this course will give you

The programme draws on an outstanding academic staff, ranging across many disciplines, including internationally renowned researchers in psychology, computational modelling, neuroscience and economics.

London is one of the global hotspots for research in cognition, decision-making, and neuroscience; and it is an intellectual hub with a high-density of research seminars and scientific meetings that attract leading international researchers.

London is also one of the world's foremost commercial and political centres, with consequent opportunities for high-level applied research. It is a vibrant, culturally diverse and international city, with world-class music, theatre and galleries.

Networking

There will be opportunities to network within the dedicated 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 included:

The Brain in Action
Designing and Analysing fMRI experiments
Neuroscience of Emotion and Decision-Making
Understanding Individuals and Groups
Current Issues in Attitude Research
Social Neuroscience
Moral Cognition

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Clinical Psychology View 179 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
A student peer group will often contain a broad mix of undergraduate degrees.
Most common backgrounds include psychology, neuroscience, statistics, economics, philosophy, computer science, cognitive science, linguistics and law.
An undergraduate degree not listed here should not, however, deter a potential applicant who can demonstrate an understanding of the focus of the course and enthusiasm for cognitive science and decision making, although they 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.

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

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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