Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology - MSc
University of Kent
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Examine the relationship between brain, mind and body and the impact of neurological illness, damage and aging on psychological processes. At Kent, we study the human mind and brain to create solutions for real-world problems. During this research-intensive course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills from academics who are internationally renowned in their field. You will work with an academic supervisor to plan and conduct your own research in the field of cognition and neuropsychology. ...Read more

Examine the relationship between brain, mind and body and the impact of neurological illness, damage and aging on psychological processes. At Kent, we study the human mind and brain to create solutions for real-world problems. During this research-intensive course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills from academics who are internationally renowned in their field. You will work with an academic supervisor to plan and conduct your own research in the field of cognition and neuropsychology. Using excellent facilities and advanced techniques you will measure and manipulate brain activity, answering cutting-edge research questions and drawing your own conclusions. Your expertise and research could help advance the world’s understanding of psychological conditions. This includes the effects of brain damage or illness, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, as well as ageing itself. This course will prepare you for PhD level research, an academic career, or work in clinical or cognitive psychology or neuroscience.

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There are a lot of resources available and the staff are very accommodating and helpful when I need help. The location is fantastic as it has great transport access, so not only..Read more

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Bachelors or Masters degree with: a. Adequate level of academic achievement - A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

b. Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences - This programme includes a one-year statistics sequence which you must normally pass in order to receive your award. The teaching assumes that you are familiar with the following topics: Means and standard deviations; Distributions, hypothesis testing and statistical significance; t-tests; Correlation coefficients; Variables and measurement.

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£10,000 per year

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£20,700 per year

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£20,700 per year

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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Canterbury Campus Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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