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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-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Gain the knowledge and skills required for studying the biology of the mind.
This course prepares you for a career in research by offering:
You can explore a range of cognitive neuroscience fields – from philosophy of science and research methods to consciousness, addiction and social neuroscience. Supervision is available across a range of topics, through our research groups in Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental and Clinical Psychology, and Social and Applied Psychology.
Careers
This MSc prepares you for a potential career in research and enhances your work-related skills such as critical insight and data analysis.
This course is also relevant if you are interested in clinical psychology or in work in the biomedical sector by providing, for example, an understanding of how brain damage affects cognition.
Our graduates have gone on to pursue PhDs and to careers in industry and medicine.
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)
£26,250 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
University of Southampton