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Universities United Kingdom Birkbeck University of London Courses MA Educational Neuroscience

MA Educational Neuroscience
at Birkbeck University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 17,490
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our MSc Educational Neuroscience will provide you with experience of both in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. It covers:

the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods, including neuroimaging methods
running a neuroimaging study
the biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroom
the relation between genes, brain and cognitive development
managing and reporting on an extended research project
subject-specific IT skills.

Course Content
Compulsory Modules
- Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
- Genetics of Development
- Neuroimaging Methods
Core Module
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Issues in Educational Neuroscience
Msc Educational Neuroscience Research Dissertation
- MSc Psychology Research Dissertation
Entry Requirement
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines.

Applicants with a good undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education but no previous background in psychology or science will be required to complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (which covers psychology, neuroscience, and research methods) before applying for the MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience.

Ideally students should have a background in both cognitive neuroscience and education.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
Fees & Scholarships
- Full-time home students: £10740 pa
- Full-time international students: £17490 pa
Career Prospect
Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include:
- child/youth psychologist
- teacher
- special educational needs teacher
- learning mentor
- youth worker.

Cost Of Studying At Birkbeck University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Educational Neuroscience at Birkbeck University of London