MSc Cognitive Neuropsychology and Development at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year MSc combining psychological theory and application to the study of cognitive functioning, its development through childhood and ageing, and the cognitive deficits encountered across the lifespan. It draws on cognitive, biological, clinical, health, educational and social psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience and gerontology.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Advanced Research Issues in Psychology, Current Themes in Neuropsychology and Neuroscience, Neurotypical and Diverse Development, Systematic Review, The Psychology of Ageing and Dementia, Advanced Research Methods and a 60-credit MSc Research Project.

Career pathways

Research-oriented paths including PhD study, and routes towards clinical and educational psychology careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in psychology or a discipline containing a substantial amount of psychology and research methods training. Successful applicants will normally also have at least a UK upper second class grade or equivalent in research-methods-related modules. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. International application deadline: 31 July 2027; early application is strongly encouraged.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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