Master of Science - Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

Studying both cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology will give students a thorough grounding in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviour and the effects of brain injury on cognitive function. Students will be taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods.

Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural substrates of mental processes. It is a branch of both psychology and neuroscience, overlapping with disciplines such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. Cognitive neuropsychology uses data from single cases of individuals with brain injury or neurological illness to refine theoretical models of cognitive processing. Students explore topics including:

• The physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques • How brain activity translates into cognitive processes • The theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science • How brain damages impact on cognitive functions • Cognitive neuroscience of language • Cognitive neuropsychology of reading and face processing

The research is challenging and ground-breaking. The Department of Psychology is supported by some of the most prestigious funding bodies, including the ESRC, European Commission and the Leverhulme Trust. The Department of Psychology is a warm and friendly Department, and they wish to welcome recent graduates of psychology (or a closely related subject such as cognitive science). This course is popular with international students (particularly those from North America). The students receive a high quality Masters degree within one year and benefit from small class sizes and strong research training.