Overview

Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the cognition, behaviour, and brains of children, adolescents, and adults.

This Developmental Science and Neurodiversity course taught at University of Birmingham takes neurodiversity as a framework for understanding development across the whole human lifespan and how development varies between people. Embark on a unique opportunity to gain advanced training in how to characterise diversity and development, and how to study them with the latest research designs and statistical methods.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of this MSc, you will be well-equipped for a spectrum of career paths. Your training in analytical and statistical analysis, coupled with presentation and report writing expertise, will make you ideal for research roles in diverse sectors. With the specialised knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll be especially pertinent in fields like clinical psychology and education. Additionally, this MSc serves as a robust foundation for further academic pursuits, such as a PhD or other advanced degrees. The skillset acquired through this course is not only comprehensive but also highly sought after in the professional world.

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Programme Structure

Courses:

Neurodiversity

Application of Electrophysiological Approaches in Cognitive Neuroscience

Clinical Psychology and Developmental Diversity

Different Minds: Child and Animal Intelligence

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cognitive Neuroscience

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 162 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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General requirements

2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology or a related discipline and have gained at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) in the research dissertation (i.e., experience of planning and conducting research and analysing data).

Applicants who do not meet our requirement for a 2:1 in their final-year research project, but who have gained significant research experience in a relevant research setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

A personal statement template is available to help you ensure your personal statement meets our requirements. Failure to include the requested information in the personal statement will result in delays to processing the decision on your application.

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Tuition Fees

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31500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Part-time: £5,625

International Part-time: £15,750

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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