MSc Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc provides training in contemporary neuroscience, from sensory processing to complex brain function and artificial intelligence, with computational modelling, data analysis and neuroimaging. The largest component is a research project in cognitive neuroscience.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Neural Computation and Brain-Inspired AI, Scientific Programming in Computational and Cognitive Science, Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurocognitive Modelling, with a 75-credit Research Project in Cognitive Neuroscience. Options include Fundamentals of Cognition and Neuroimaging 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue roles in deep learning, machine learning and AI, data analysis in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, research in academia or government, and PhD study in neuroscience and AI.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (behavioural, cognitive or computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, neuropharmacology, neuroscience or psychology; life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering may be considered), with at least one module from each of two areas: biological/cognitive/physiological psychology or neuroscience, and research methods, statistics or experimental design. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,055 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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