Overview

You will learn how key topics in developmental science can be addressed using research techniques from several interrelated disciplines, such as:

developmental psychology

cognitive psychology

computational science

neuroscience

linguistics

Career opportunities

The Developmental Science course from The University of Edinburgh is primarily designed for students who aspire to pursue a research-oriented career in developmental science. However, the course also teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs, such as:

research design

data management and processing

statistical modelling and interpretation

synthesis and communication of complex literature

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Brain Imaging in Cognitive Neuroscience

Clinical Neuropsychology

Neuroscience of Language

Applied Psychometrics

Qualitative Methodologies in Psychological Research

Multivariate Statistics and Methodology using R: Advanced statistical modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-06 00:00:00

More details

Round 1 deadline: 19 November

Round 2 deadline: 25 February

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Developmental Psychology View 88 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, either in psychology or in a cognitive-science related discipline.

You should also be able to demonstrate evidence of your ability to learn advanced statistical/computational analysis techniques as well as evidence of your experience/interest in conducting research with children as participants.

Tuition Fees

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34860 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14390 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Edinburgh

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