Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology MA

Our cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology Masters course brings together some of the worlds leading researchers in the field of cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology from centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, the Brain and Behaviour Lab and the Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging.<br/><br/>This specialist Masters degree offers hands-on training in cutting-edge behavioural and imaging neuroscience techniques, and combines a basic-science perspective with clinical case-study perspectives. You will examine how theories of cognitive function can be informed by evidence from converging neuroimaging methods, such as functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, electrophysiology and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as from neuropsychological, patient-based techniques.<br/><br/>We offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc. <br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- We have an outstanding research tradition in psychological sciences, with an international reputation in all aspects of cognitive neuroscience, especially developmental cognitive neuroscience. You will have the opportunity to interact with world-class researchers from centres such as the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, the Brain and Behaviour Lab and the Birkbeck/UCL Centre for Neuroimaging and attend research seminars organised by the department and a number of other local research centres and institutes.<br/><br/><br/>- In the 2023 National Student Survey, Birkbecks School of Psychological Sciences ranked 5th in the UK for teaching.<br/><br/><br/>- We are consistently regarded as one of the top institutions teaching psychological sciences in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, and for the third time, we were ranked in the top ten universities in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- If you have a strong academic record but require financial support to take this course, you may be eligible for the Kenway Legacy Scholarship which will cover the cost of your tuition fees.<br/><br/><br/>- ESRC funding may be available in conjunction with PhD study. <br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, the health sciences, research, or policy development. Possible professions include:<br/><br/><br/>- neurologist<br/><br/><br/>- psychologist<br/><br/><br/>- researcher<br/><br/><br/>- policy development roles<br/><br/><br/>- higher education lecturer.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.