MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
University of Leicester

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(4.3)

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Qualification

MRes - Master of Research

Location

Main Campus

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

2 Year

Course info

This postgraduate degree will provide you with advanced training in research methods in human cognitive neuroscience, equipping you with the research and professional skills required for a research career. The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences has particular research strengths in: Cognitive and behavioural sciences Perception and sensory processing Health and psychological wellbeing, including ageing You will be encouraged to undertake a research project in one of these areas. All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. You will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

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Lexie Wilshere

University of Leicester

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

I love the community aspect of the university and the students union is great. The fact we have an O2 academy on campus is fantastic and the perfect place for club nights and events. It could be improved by placing funding into the courses more to help with research.

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Zaibaa Patel

University of Leicester

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

We have one of the best student unions. Disappointing that management are handling the debt they’re facing really badly and sacking people’s jobs

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Emery McLeod

University of Leicester

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

Best - making friends and being part of a welcoming and friendly society Worst - Student accom in village needs more tlc

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University of Leicester

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

Best experience was the social aspect, making lots of friends and living with them throughout the years. The worst experience has been academic stress, although that’s bound to happen so hard to improve.

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Anabelle Warriner

University of Leicester

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

The best part of my experience has to be the sports societies, the opportunities are so vast. The amount of student support in my course and in careers support has been very helpful too. If I were to improve the University currently, I would have to comment on the strike actions and their consequences.

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Zoya Rizwan

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 24/02/23

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

Most of the lecturers are great and always there to help when needed however 1 or 2 lecturers which are not so great so tend to not listen as I learn more by myself than in there lecture. The student union have really pushed for things to be more accessible for students for example the campus busses are now free they also provide free breakfasts and also free sport activities on a daily basis. It is a good place to study with excellent facilities however on the more social aspect not so great as I hardly hear about any events or anything exciting happening.

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Trisha Spencer

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 09/03/22

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

The best bit is the support that I have had, I can go to services if I need to without micro support which is great and the community is brilliant. It is a friendly place to to study with lots of opportunities to grow. An improvement may be that would be great is more awareness that you can sit in any lectures from the beginning. This would be good as the University is holding external events it could be good to attend a lecture that may correspond with the topic prior.

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Libbie Bray

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 29/02/24

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

The support for the students is very good, whether it’s emotional, financial or career help, they try to do as much as possible. However, I feel the University could improve by increasing the number of study spaces on campus, especially spaces that have computers and some of the computer rooms in the library have recently been taken over as teaching spaces for many hours of the day.

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Isis Kennedy-Hart

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 03/12/25

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

Best part was the cocktails society I am now on committee and I had so much fun. My worst part was definitely first year. I used to hang out with some people that turned out to not be very good.

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Gia Moreira

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 02/12/22

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

There are great societies and resources that are great to have at uni. Sometimes I don’t feel supported as an student who lives in a different country

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Emily Felton

University of Leicester

Reviewed: 06/11/23

MRes Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

The university has a strong student union and student support team. It is also located in a great area close to the city and other facilities. The university has a diverse range of students and student support for all.

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