MSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop the expertise to investigate the brain, behaviour and mental health through advanced cognitive and clinical neuroscience research. You can choose to start this course in September or January. Course durations are 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (September starts), or 15 months full-time or 33 months part-time (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore areas of cognitive neuroscience from memory and learning, to executive function and intelligence. You’ll learn about the strengths and limitations of various imaging techniques used to investigate the relationship between mind and brain. Year 1: Imaging and Diagnostics in Cognitive Neuroscience, Issues in Scientific Research, Quantitative Research Methods, Current Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology Dissertation.

Career pathways

Anglia Ruskin University has been instrumental in shaping both my research and entrepreneurial journey. Develop the advanced research skills and specialist knowledge needed for careers in cognitive neuroscience or related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either 2.2 in BA or BSc Psychology with Graduate Basis for Recognition (GBR) for the British Psychology Society (BPS) OR 2.1 or above in non-accredited BA or BSc Psychology (or closely related discipline, e.g., Health Psychology, Joint honours Psychology, or Neuropsychology). If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,925 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p0074

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