Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology - MSc
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
How does aging affect cognitive and social skills? How do bodily processes affect cognition? Can learning be improved with physical exercise?
These are just some of the big questions you’ll explore in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. At Kent, we study the human mind and brain to create solutions for real-world problems. During this research-intensive course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and skills from academics who are internationally renowned in their field.
You will work with an academic supervisor to plan and conduct your own research in the field of cognition and neuropsychology. Using excellent facilities and advanced techniques you will measure and manipulate brain activity, answering cutting-edge research questions and drawing your own conclusions. Your expertise and research could help advance the world’s understanding of psychological conditions.
This includes the effects of brain damage or illness, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, as well as ageing itself. This course will prepare you for PhD level research, an academic career, or work in clinical or cognitive psychology or neuroscience.
Key highlights
- Research-intensive course taught by internationally renowned academics
- Plan and conduct your own research with an academic supervisor
- Measure and manipulate brain activity using advanced techniques
- Explore ageing, brain damage and conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
- Year-long statistics sequence builds advanced quantitative research skills
- Prepares you for PhD-level research or an academic career
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include acceptable subject; or above
- Degree: 2nd class — to include Psychology; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Scholarship value up to £10,000.
Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship
Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.
Up to £6,000Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
Awards of up to £3,000
Kent Business School MBA Scholarship
50% off Tuition Fee.
Up to 50% of feesKent Graduate Scholarship
20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.
Up to 20% of feesKent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught
Scholarship value - £5000
Up to £5,000Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)
Scholarship value £3000
Up to £3,000Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)
£2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).
Up to £2,000Sasha Roberts Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.
The CAMEMS Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).
Careers this course leads to
- PhD researcher
- Academic researcher
- Research assistant in cognitive neuroscience
- Cognitive psychology researcher
- Clinical research assistant
- Neuroscience research technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £20,700 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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