Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology,MSc

Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Central London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,230 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology,MSc

About

Course Overview

This MA/MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology offers you hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques and combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives.

Why choose this course?

Taught by leading researchers in the field, it gives you the chance to examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as neuropsychological, patient-based techniques.
This course benefits from its strong connection to centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) and Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging (BUCNI).
Depending on your professional interests and career aspirations, this course gives you the ability to gain an MA or MSc award, based on your dissertation choice.

What you will learn

Modules on this course equip you with knowledge and skills in a wide range of relevant topics in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, including:

neuroimaging methods
sensorimotor processes
neuropsychological case studies
the structure and measurement of the human brain.

These specialised modules are complemented by more general modules in which you will gain further academic and research skills including in advanced quantitative methods.

You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt and follow your interests by completing a dissertation. With supervision and guidance, you will either conduct a research project to gain an MSc, or undertake a literature review to be awarded an MA.

How you will learn

You will be able to choose between full- or part-time study. Classes take place in the daytime and evening.

Our focus is on ensuring student participation and discussion in lectures and seminars. Your dissertation will involve working in one of our lab groups undertaking cutting-edge research.

Discover the career opportunities available by taking Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (MA, MSc).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Apply now to secure your place. The earlier you apply, the sooner your application can be considered and you can enrol. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

English Program Requirements

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 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Career

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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