Overview
The Cognitive Neuroscience MSc course offered by Durham University is aimed at those from closely related science backgrounds, to build up a knowledge and practical experience of cognitive neuroscience and psychology, before embarking on a psychology related career.
As the theoretical background to, and techniques of, cognitive neuroscience are rarely available to students at undergraduate level, the main objective of this MSc is to provide you with detailed historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical knowledge of a broad range of cognitive neuroscience techniques. This wide-ranging knowledge will make you an extremely strong candidate for future research positions, and provides you with an ability to develop broad research programmes, utilising a range of techniques, as an independent researcher.
Course Learning and Teaching
The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience is delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, workshops and lab placements.
Lectures provide key theoretical information on general topics such as cognition, emotion and neuropsychology, and in depth knowledge of a range of techniques used in cognitive neuroscience research (focusing on their strengths and weaknesses). This core knowledge is then enriched by seminars, workshops, practical sessions and lab placements.
Programme Structure
Core modules:
- Current Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Techniques in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Critical Research Practice
- Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences credits
- Advanced Statistics for Psychology and the Behavioural Sciences
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Neuroscience Cognitive Sciences View 154 other Masters in Neuroscience in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Subject requirements, level and grade
- 2:1 in Psychology or Psychology related subject (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
27500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12250 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part Time Fees
- EU students: £6,740 per year
- Island students students: £15,125 per year
Living costs for Durham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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