Applied Cognitive Neuroscience

Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art research facilities on this highly practical Master’s, and understand the relationship between complex cognitive functions and their underlying brain mechanisms.

Skills

You'll explore the structure and function of the brain, examine the cognitive neuroscience of health and disease and how it relates to cognitive function, and learn the latest research techniques and methodologies. This includes:

• Hands-on research experience using cutting-edge tools like MRI, EEG, eye-tracking, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and cognitive testing.
• Research methods and statistics, and through your dissertation complete an original research project to excel in the evolving field of cognitive neuroscience.
• Communication skills for post-graduation success, including manuscript construction and effective presentations

You'll graduate with an understanding of complex cognitive functions and their brain mechanisms in patients and healthy individuals, and the professional skills to excel in your career.

Learning

The programme is delivered through taught lectures, methods workshops, seminars, discussion forums and online lectures.

It is designed to give you the maximum flexibility to fit the programme around your other commitments.

You will also spend a lot of your studies in our advanced research facilities. This includes Four dedicated Electroencephalogram (EEG) suites, access to a 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, Repetitive Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulator (rTMS), static and head-mounted gaze-tracking equipment and advanced computer software.

Career

There are several career pathways this MSc can lead to.

The solid understanding of applied cognitive neuroscience principles and techniques, and the experience in research, will equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career in cognitive neuroscience research, whether in academia or industry.

You'll be equiped to succeed in a wide range of graduate careers, particularly those which require experience in data analysis, scientific and non-scientific communication skills, and skills in writing/publications, including finance, business, medicine, marketing and more.