Computational Cognitive Neuroscience

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Computer sciencePsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

Why study MSc Computational Cognitive Neuroscience at Goldsmiths

Understanding the relationship between brain, cognition and behaviour is one of the biggest challenges for the scientific community. This established Masters course, integrating computer modelling with experimental research, equips students with a solid theoretical basis and practical experience of advanced data analysis and experimental techniques in computational and cognitive neuroscience.

  • This cutting-edge Masters is at the forefront of a new, rapidly emerging field. It will help you develop a unique set of complementary skills, making you extremely competitive in securing data analyst or research positions in both industry and academia.

  • The MSc is highly multidisciplinary, covering the theory and practice of computational and cognitive neurosciences. Areas of application range from machine learning to brain-computer interfaces, to research in cognitive and clinical neuroscience.

  • We have strong links with industry. You can decide to carry out your final research project in collaboration with one of our industry partners and collaborators, paving the way for employment and post-Masters internship opportunities.

  • We welcome applicants from a variety of disciplines including psychology, computing, neuroscience, engineering, biology, maths and physics. There is no need to have prior experience in programming to apply.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2141 Web design professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Science - MSc (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy