MSc Cognitive Neuroscience
Course overview
The MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University is a perfect course for individuals looking to gain a deeper understanding of how the brain supports cognitive processes such as memory, attention, perception, and language. This MSc combines theoretical and practical laboratory methods to enable students to gain cutting-edge techniques in neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and computational modelling.
The course covers research methods, brain and behaviour, neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience techniques. Students will also explore independent research alongside leading experts at the Sussex Neuroscience research centre. At the end of the course, students will be able to handle analytical, technical, and scientific applications to both research and professional practice in neuroscience and related fields.
Entry requirements
Applicants interested in the MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience must submit a personal statement as part of their application and meet specific academic and English-language requirements.
Grade Requirements:
- A minimum of a 2:1 is required. An undergraduate degree in psychology or a closely related subject, such as neuroscience or cognitive science, is recommended.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, or equivalent qualification.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from the MSc Cognitive Neuroscience program can pursue careers such as:
- Cognitive Neuroscientist
- Neuropsychologist Assistant
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Clinical Research Coordinator
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the MSc Cognitive Neuroscience program, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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