MSc Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Overview

Cognitive neuroscience is psychology’s fastest moving and most fundamental area, combining psychology with neuroscience.

Our Cognitive Neuroscience Master’s programme provides research methodology training and in-depth study at the cutting-edge of the field. You’ll gain understanding of the neural basis for cognition and sensorimotor skills and become familiar with modern psychological research methods, including fMRI, EEG, and TMS.

You’ll have access to world-leading facilities for brain imaging research at UEA’s dedicated brain imaging centre (UWWBIC). The course builds to a substantial piece of Master’s research, which you’ll undertake under the supervision of active researchers.

You’ll also benefit from a tailored research placement, through which you can acquire and hone specific skills you need to further your research goals.

The course is ideal if you're a high-calibre graduate of psychology or a related discipline such as medicine, neuroscience, or biological sciences. It is great preparation for a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, or a career with a significant research element. a career as a researcher or work in psychology consultancy, data analysis, scientific communication, and government sectors.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Psychology or related degree (eg. medicine, neuroscience or biological science)

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  

• IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components)

Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement. 

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:  

• Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA  

• Academic English at INTO UEA 

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

This Master’s degree will equip you with advanced training in Cognitive Neuroscience research methods. It’s the ideal preparation for a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, or a career with a significant research component.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• Research associate
• The third sector
• Government setting

Discover more on our Careers webpages.