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Cognitive Psychology / Neuropsychology MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,700
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Cognitive psychology and neuropsychology bring together a range of different theoretical frameworks. This MSc programme provides an overview and critical evaluation of the major issues, investigative strategies, and empirical findings of recent attempts to integrate these different approaches to 'brain cognition'.

Course Content
You study two compulsory modules and three optional modules, plus the Advanced Research Project.

The modules below are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Compulsory modules currently include
- PSYC8010 - Statistics and Methodology (40 credits)
- PSYC8640 - Current Issues in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology (20 credits)
- PSYC9970 - Advanced Research Project: Proposal Development (4 credits)
Optional modules may include
- PSYC8025 - Neuropsychology of Ageing (20 credits)
- PSYC8290 - Advanced Topics in Cognition in Action (20 credits)
- PSYC8500 - Advanced Cognitive (Neuroscience) Methods in Practice (20 credits)
- PSYC8510 - Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development (20 credits)
- PSYC8530 - Facial Identity Matching: Cognitive Research and Forensic Practice (20 credits)
- PSYC8540 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychopathology (20 credits)
- PSYC8650 - Mind, Brain and the Body (20 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include
- PSYC9990 - Advanced Research Project in Psychology (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£20700 per year

Career Prospect

Our postgraduate students commonly go into the fields of health, teaching or further education. For instance, many of our graduates take up roles as assistant psychologists in the NHS with a view to becoming a professional clinical or forensic psychologist. Upon completing our Master’s courses, graduates have also pursued doctoral study and academic careers at higher education institutions.

The programmes we offer help you to develop general critical, analytic and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a wide range of settings.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Cognitive Psychology / Neuropsychology MSc at University of Kent