Overview

This Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology postgraduate degree at the University of Leicester will provide you with advanced training in research methods in human cognitive neuroscience, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career. The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences has particular research strengths in:

Cognitive and behavioural sciences
Perception and sensory processing
Health and psychological wellbeing, including ageing
You will be encouraged to undertake a research project in one of these areas.

Teaching and learning

All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. You will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods: Evaluating
Planning and Analysing Research
Professional Research Skills: Finding your Path in the World of Research
MRes Project

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 138 other Masters in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Second class honours degree in psychology, biological science or a related discipline.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Tuition Fee

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International

23650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23650 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10950 GBP per year during 12 months.

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

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Funding

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