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MA - Master of Arts
Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MA - Master of Arts
Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our Master's degree in educational neuroscience will provide you with experience of both in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. It covers:
the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods, including neuroimaging methods
the biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroom
the relation between genes, brain and cognitive development
managing and reporting on an extended research project
subject-specific IT skills.
We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc.
MA Educational Neuroscience: The MA is ideal for teachers, educational psychologists and policy-makers who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary education and neuroscience that can inform their continuing practice.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines. Applicants with a good undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education but no previous background in psychology or science will be required to complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (which covers psychology, neuroscience and research methods) before applying for the MA/MSc Educational Neuroscience.
Students living in
Rest of World
£19,830 per year
Students from International
Living Cost - Books and Equipment: £20 per week.
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