Educational Neuroscience (MA)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

£ 9,960 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our MA 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.
The MA is ideal for teachers, educational psychologists and policy-makers who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary education and neuroscience that can inform their continuing practice.

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Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go in to careers in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include child/youth psychologist or teacher. This degree can also be useful in becoming a special educational needs teacher, learning mentor, or youth worker.

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines.

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Subjects

  • Social Psychology
  • Genetics
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Development
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Genetics of Development
  • Educational Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging Methods

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

To achieve the award of a Master's degree, you must achieve a minimum of 210 credits, consisting of:

  • five compulsory taught modules (four at 15 credits and one at 30 credits)
  • two option modules (each worth 30 credits)
  • a dissertation (worth 60 credits).

COMPULSORY MODULES

  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Development Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Genetics of Development
  • Issues in Educational Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging Methods
MA EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH DISSERTATION
  • MA Psychology Research Dissertation
OPTION MODULES AT THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
  • Autism: Research and Practice
  • Cognitive Development and Learning
  • Language Development
  • Personality and Social Psychology in Education
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Social Development
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time

FEES

Part-time home students: £4980 pa
Full-time home students: £9960 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

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