Educational Neuroscience MSc
UCL (University College London)
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Offered jointly by UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Birkbeck, the Masters in Educational Neuroscience will introduce students to the methods and findings from the emerging field of educational neuroscience. It will develop their understanding of key issues in educational neuroscience and the application of neuroscience to education and provide the opportunity for them to undertake research in educational neuroscience. We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying ...Read more

Offered jointly by UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Birkbeck, the Master's in Educational Neuroscience will introduce students to the methods and findings from the emerging field of educational neuroscience. It will develop their understanding of key issues in educational neuroscience and the application of neuroscience to education and provide the opportunity for them to undertake research in educational neuroscience. We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc.

The Educational Neuroscience MA/MSc will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award. The majority of compulsory modules will be taken at Birkbeck.

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A good degree (a second-class UK Bachelors degree 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 MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience. Ideally students should have a background in both cognitive neuroscience and education. Relevant practical and professional may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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