Cognitive Neuroscience

University of East Anglia UEA
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year PsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

Overview

Cognitive neuroscience is psychology’s fastest moving and most fundamental area, combining psychology with neuroscience.

Our Cognitive Neuroscience Master’s programme provides research methodology training and in-depth study at the cutting-edge of the field. You’ll gain understanding of the neural basis for cognition and sensorimotor skills and become familiar with modern psychological research methods, including fMRI, EEG, and TMS.

You’ll have access to world-leading facilities for brain imaging research at UEA’s dedicated brain imaging centre (UWWBIC). The course builds to a substantial piece of Master’s research, which you’ll undertake under the supervision of active researchers.

You’ll also benefit from a tailored research placement, through which you can acquire and hone specific skills you need to further your research goals.

The course is ideal if you're a high-calibre graduate of psychology or a related discipline such as medicine, neuroscience, or biological sciences. It is great preparation for a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, or a career with a significant research element. a career as a researcher or work in psychology consultancy, data analysis, scientific communication, and government sectors.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Norwich

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Norwich

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2229 Therapy professionals
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
2225 Clinical psychologists
2226 Other psychologists

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Norwich
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy