MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
Studying both cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology will give a thorough grounding in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviour and the effects of brain injury on cognitive function. You will be taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods.
Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural substrates of mental processes. It is a branch of both psychology and neuroscience, overlapping with disciplines such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. Cognitive neuropsychology uses data from single cases of individuals with brain injury or neurological illness to refine theoretical models of cognitive processing.
You explore topics including:
- The physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques
- How brain activity translates into cognitive processes
- The theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science
- How brain damages impact on cognitive functions
- Cognitive neuroscience of language
- Cognitive neuropsychology of reading and face processing
Our research is challenging and ground-breaking. We are supported by some of the most prestigious funding bodies, including the ESRC, European Commission and the Leverhulme Trust.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Research Project (MSc)
- Neurocognition of Human Interaction
- Fundamental Statistics for Research
- Numerical Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Theory and Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
With the skills and knowledge you acquire from studying within our Department of Psychology, you will find yourself in demand from a wide range of employers. Our MSc graduates have been employed as Research Associates, Research Coordinators, Data Analyst, Lab Managers and Research and Development Companies. The course also may be taken prior to a PhD or Clinical Training.
We also have excellent links with the research community; we are recognised by the ESRC as providing excellent postgraduate training and are an accredited Doctorial Training Centre, offering several studentships.
Our recent PhD students have taken up post-doctoral positions in other top UK universities and international universities (in the US, Italy and Australia), as well as being appointed to lectureships.
Program delivery
Your modules are taught through lectures, laboratory practicals, seminars, independent reading and research projects and we host a very active Program of research seminars.