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Master of Arts in Neuropsychology at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

The MA in Neuropsychology is a 192-credit professional Master's in the Department of Psychology. After the degree, registration with the Professional Board for Psychology requires an internship and the HPCSA National Board exams.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years; full-time only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Core courses are Minor Dissertation (96 credits), Introduction to Neuropsychology, Neuropsychology Disorders, Clinical Practicals, Clinical Neuroanatomy, Neuropathology and Neuroimaging, and Ethics for Neuropsychology Practitioners, plus an internship component.

Career pathways

Practice as a neuropsychologist after registration with the Professional Board for Psychology.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty Rule FM3 applies. Applicants need a Neuropsychology Honours credit or equivalent, an aggregate Honours mark of at least 70% and at least 70% in Neuropsychology Honours, and suitability for neuropsychological clinical practice. Applicants go through a selection process and shortlisted candidates are interviewed; both the departmental and University applications are required.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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