Course Overview

Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our Master's degree in educational neuroscience will provide you with experience in both in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. It covers:

the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods, including neuroimaging methods

the biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroom

the relation between genes, brain, and cognitive development

managing and reporting on an extended research project

subject-specific IT skills.

We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc.

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, education, and policy development. Possible professions include:

child/youth psychologist

teacher

special educational needs teacher

learning mentor

youth worker.

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General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience, or related disciplines.

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 course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.