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MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore perception, memory, action, and decision-making through cognitive neuroscience. Gain hands-on experience with methods like fMRI, EEG, and TMS, and see how brain research shapes psychology and health. Discover how neuroimaging reveals the workings of perception, memory, language, and decision-making.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Understanding brain function and the impact of dysfunction is a major challenge for current research.

Career pathways

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience is an excellent basis to launch a wide range of careers spanning research, psychology, data analysis, scientific communication and governmental positions. You could become a: PhD Researcher (Cognitive Neuroscience): Conduct advanced research in brain function within universities or research institutes PhD Researcher (Psychology): Study behaviour and mental processes in academic or clinical research settings Policy Advisor: Develop evidence-based policies for government departments or public bodies Programme Officer (Nonprofit): Manage research or development projects within charities or international organisations Data Analyst: Analyse complex datasets to support research, healthcare, or business decision-making

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Degree Subject Psychology or related degree (eg. medicine, neuroscience or biological English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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