This programme provides specialist training and practical experience in psychological research methods with a specialisation in Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as promoting skills for career and professional development.
The course is for students interested in a career in research in this exciting and growing area, or those whose existing careers would be advanced by specialised training in research methods.
It will especially appeal to those interested in acquiring advanced understanding and research skills in cognitive neuroscience and its clinical applications. This course is also an excellent foundation for studies at the PhD level and is accredited by the ESRC for 1+3 recognition.
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This programme is focused on a specialist taught module and hands-on practical training in the theoretical, practical and clinical aspects of Cognitive Neuroscience, including:
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History of cognitive neuroscience
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Developmental and neuropsychological aspects of cognitive disorders
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Psychometric and Neuropsychological testing
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Neuroimaging paradigms: MRI/fMRI, MEG, TMS, EEG/ERP
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Social cognitive neuroscience
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Imaging genomics
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Cognitive neuropsychiatry
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Multimodal imaging
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Developmental cognitive neuroscience across the lifespan (paediatrics and ageing)
The course also includes a dissertation project, an original piece of qualitative research carried out under the mentorship of a research sponsor in the spring and summer terms. Representative projects include:
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Multimodal timing skills in developmental disorders
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Auditory stream segregation with speech and non-speech stimuli
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Neural correlates of memory for emotional faces in dysphoria
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Executive function and cognitive plasticity in older adults
Students also complete a core of six compulsory 10-credit modules in Psychological Research methods that provide detailed study and practical experience in psychological research design and analysis and in the development of professional skills. These include:
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Advanced Methods in Psychological Research
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Advanced Research Design and Analysis
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Advanced Statistics
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Communication Skills in Research and Teaching
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Professional Development
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Research Rotation.
Students should hold at least a second class Honours Degree in Psychology or a related field, from a British university or a qualification of equivalent value.
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate a satisfactory command of English language. They should meet our minimum English language requirement by taking one of the following tests:
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IELTS. Minimum requirement - 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each area.
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TOEFL IBT. Minimum requirement - 100 overall, (21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking).
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Pearson Academic. Minimum requirement - 61 overall, 59 in each area.
We do not accept a Password test.
The course is delivered mainly through lectures, which are normally followed up by laboratory-based practical sessions.
The course is assessed by a combination of coursework, examinations, practical work, oral and written presentations, and the dissertation project.
This course would be ideal for someone wishing to pursue further research in neuroscience.
In addition to writing skills, students will learn how to deliver information concisely in the form of scientific posters and talks as well essential interview and CV writing skills.
Students will have access to an on-site 3T MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner, a Magnetoencephologaphic (MEG) scanner (one of the only MEG scanners in existence in the UK) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and high density EEG recording equipment. In addition to the analysis laboratories, there is a dedicated computer suite and seminar room for masters students.
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