Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Prepare for a career or doctoral study by learning from leading cognitive neuroscientists. Gain hands-on experience while studying the biology of the mind. Study the biology of the mind and prepare for a career using cognitive neuroscience or clinical neuroscience, or both.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: An Adventure in Statistics, Research Reform and Open Science, The Social and Emotional Brain, Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience, Research Dissertation, Brain Imaging Methods, Clinical Neuroscience.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the research skills in cognitive and clinical neuroscience needed for progression to a research PhD or other careers. These skills are also valuable in other exciting fields, including:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in psychology, or a closely related subject such as neuroscience or cognitive science. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. You can also apply if you have a qualification from outside the field of psychology. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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