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Overview
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain.
You'll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology, as well as hands-on training in brain imaging methods. You'll explore topical issues such as neural bases of perceiving, acting in the physical and social world and neuroeducation.
Careers and skills
This Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience programme from University of York will enhance your transferable skills as well as the skills required for careers in a range of industries. A high proportion of our graduates go on to complete PhDs in neuroimaging, psychology or neuropsychology. Others gain further research experience before undertaking a PhD or training in Clinical Psychology; or find work as Assistant Psychologists and Research Assistants.
The Department's Employability Coordinator works closely with the University careers service, which offers our students an additional range of career and recruitment events, skills sessions and one-to-one advice.
For information about professional pathways in psychology see the British Psychology Society website.
Career opportunities
- Child psychology
- Educational psychology
- PhD research
- Social work
- Forensic psychology
- Teaching
- Systems analysis
- Market research
- Media
- Finance
- Management consultancy
- Human resources
- Advertising
- Statistics
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Design and Statistics
- Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Basic Principles in Neuroimaging
- Education Neuroscience
- Data Analysis in Neuroimaging
- Research Design in Neuroimaging
- Developmental Neuroscience
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Neuroscience Cognitive Sciences Clinical Psychology View 345 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or a related discipline
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International
23300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9730 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9730 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for York
646 - 1124 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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