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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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Study the biology of the mind and prepare for a career using cognitive neuroscience or clinical neuroscience, or both. At Sussex, you will: • study the structure and function of the brain with our expert cognitive and clinical neuroscience researchers. You'll discover how this is linked to concepts such as social interaction, consciousness, and clinical disorders • tailor your course to your interests and career goals. You can choose to focus your studies more on either neuroscience theory or research methods • gain hands-on and practical experience with advanced research techniques. This includes neuroimaging (fMRI), statistics, programming for experiments and electroencephalography (EEG) • enhance your data analysis skills using R and specialised software for neuroimaging. You'll also have direct, expert supervision on your own research project. You'll become part of our cognitive and clinical neuroscience community with access to advanced research seminars and workshops. You'll graduate with the research skills in cognitive and clinical neuroscience needed for progression to a research PhD or other careers. These skills are also valuable in other exciting fields, including: • data science • science communication • psychology consultancy • related clinical professions.
Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your undergraduate degree should be in psychology, or a closely related subject such as neuroscience or cognitive science. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. You can also apply if you have a qualification from outside the field of psychology.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,550 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£12,550 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£12,550 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£26,250 per year
Students from EU
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
£26,250 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)