MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Reading

Programme overview

A research-intensive MSc giving a foundation in cognitive neuroscience, classical psychology and neuropsychology, designed to prepare students for doctoral study in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology or related fields. Students can undertake a research placement managed by the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Gathering Data for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience (fMRI and EEG), Analysing Data Using R, Theories and Models About the Brain, Programming for Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (Matlab with Psychtoolbox and Palamedes), an Empirical Project and a Research Placement.

Career pathways

Graduates regularly move on to PhD positions, applied and clinical psychology posts in the NHS and private sector, and research-based positions in industry. 96% of Psychology graduates were in work or further study within 15 months (HESA, Graduate Outcomes 2023/24, MSc Psychology courses).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good second class honours degree (57% or above, with 2.1 marks in Research Methods and project/dissertation modules) in psychology or a related discipline such as cognitive neuroscience. The degree must reflect psychology as a scientific discipline and include the study of brain and behaviour. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 32,850 a year Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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