Course Overview

Our MSc Educational Neuroscience will provide you with experience of 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 -running a neuroimaging study -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. If you would like to carry out research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience or any area of developmental psychology, education, or developmental cognitive neuroscience, either at the Ph.D. level or in the private sector, then the MSc will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and practical experience. Graduates go into careers in psychology, education, and policy development. Possible professions include child/youth psychologist or teacher. This degree can also be useful in becoming a special educational needs teacher, learning mentor, or youth worker.

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

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, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.