Course Overview

The study of cognition and its neural mechanisms is a fascinating area of psychology and neuroscience with relevance to a range of problems in the modern world. What are the genetic contributions to brain disorders? Can we predict consumer preferences from brain activity? What are the effects of brain injury on cognitive abilities and behavior? Drawing staff from Psychology and Life Sciences, this course will engage you with contemporary research on cognition, brain, and behavior from both behavioral and neuroscience perspectives. The course will develop your practical skills with cognitive neuroscience techniques such as EEG, eye-tracking, and brain stimulation as well as develop your quantitative and broader research skills.

General Eligibility

This course is open to graduates with a first or upper second-class degree in psychology, neuroscience, linguistics (or a cognate discipline with some psychology study), or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest.