Course Overview

Our cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology Master's program brings together some of the world's leading researchers in the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology from centers such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, the Brain and Behaviour Lab and the Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging.

This specialist Master's degree offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioral and imaging neuroscience techniques and combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives. You will examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as from neuropsychological, patient-based techniques.

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, the health sciences, research, or policy development. Possible professions include:

neurologist

psychologist

researcher

policy development roles

higher education lecturer.

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General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in psychology, neuroscience, or a relevant discipline.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in writing.