Studying our MSc in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience will expose you to advanced topics in the study of cognition and behavior including attention, perception, memory, decision-making, and emotion. Furthermore, the course will explore how these cognitive processes link to brain mechanisms by exploring neuroscience approaches and methods. In addition to developing the general advanced research design and statistics skills, students will receive advanced training in specialist cognitive neuroscience methods such as EEG, eye-tracking, and brain stimulation with data collection and analysis practicals using our specialist facilities.
The program involves staff from both Psychology and Life Science (neuroscience), to cover a wide range of topics and approaches. Working closely with our expert staff during your dissertation and research apprenticeship projects, you will be directly involved with cutting-edge research that is geared towards your interests and personal skills development.
Semester 1
- Topics in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Advanced Research Skills, Design, and Analysis
- Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience Research Methods
- Optional module
Semester 2
- Clinical Neuropsychology and Applied Cognition
- Advanced Computational and Statistical Approaches to Behaviour
- Research Apprenticeship
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
- Psychology Placement
- Other optional modules
Employability
Graduates of our program will be well prepared for a range of careers in applied and research domains. These commonly include, but are not limited to:
- Preparation for Ph.D. study in psychology and/or neuroscience
- Preparation for further training in clinical neuropsychology
- Careers in industry research (e.g., user interface design, product testing, human factors)
- Research assistant/research support careers in universities and industry
- Data analyst/data analysis consultancy
- Behavioral science (e.g., Government, Military)
- Assistant Psychologist (NHS) and brain injury support worker positions
Cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists can have careers in academic, military, and industry research/consultancy work with patients suffering from cognitive limitations arising from brain injury, pursue further training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and work in emerging fields of behavioral and data science.
