Overview

How does aging affect cognitive and social skills? How do bodily processes affect cognition? Can learning be improved with physical exercise? These are just some of the big questions you’ll explore in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology.

At Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology programme from University of Kent , we study the human mind and brain to create solutions for real-world problems.

During this research-intensive course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills from academics who are internationally renowned in their field.

You will work with an academic supervisor to plan and conduct your own research in the field of cognition and neuropsychology.

Using excellent facilities and advanced techniques you will measure and manipulate brain activity, answering cutting-edge research questions and drawing your own conclusions.

Your expertise and research could help advance the world’s understanding of psychological conditions. This includes the effects of brain damage or illness, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, as well as ageing itself.

Your future

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to progress to PhD level research, or work in clinical or cognitive psychology or neuroscience.

Many of the graduates from our master's programmes go on to doctoral study, pursuing their research further. This can also lead to academic careers at other higher education institutions.

Students also have excellent employment prospects, working in public or private sector roles related to psychological research or data science, or communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations, publishing, user experience and behavioural insights.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

Current Issues in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

Mind, Brain and Body

Psychological Measurements and Modelling

Neuropsychology in Ageing

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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There is no fixed application deadline for home students, but we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 162 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.

All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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Tuition Fees

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20700 GBP / year

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10000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

International part-time: £10,350

UK part-time: £5,000

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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