Educational Neuroscience (MSc)
Master
In London
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Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
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King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 17,196 -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
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Courses - The College of Estate Management
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Robert Gordon University
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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Master Distance Learning£ 8,000 + VAT -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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.
If you would like to carry out research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience or any area of developmental psychology, education or developmental cognitive neuroscience, either at PhD level or in the private sector, then the MSc will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and practical experience.
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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
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Genetics
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Development
- Development Cognitive Neuroscience
- Genetics of Development
- Educational Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging Methods
- Neuroimaging
Course programme
To achieve the award of a Master's degree, you must achieve a minimum of 210 credits, consisting of:
- five compulsory and core taught modules (four at 15 credits and one at 30 credits)
- two option modules (each worth 30 credits)
- a dissertation (worth 60 credits).
For the MSc, the dissertation must report an empirical piece of research relating to neuroscience and education.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Development Cognitive Neuroscience
- Genetics of Development
- Issues in Educational Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- MSc Psychology Research Dissertation
- 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
Additional information
One year full-time or two years part-time
FEES
Part-time home students: £5250 pa
Full-time home students: £10500 pa
Part-time international students: £8550 pa
Full-time international students: £17100 pa
Educational Neuroscience (MSc)
-
Faculty of Health & Social Sciences - Uni of Bedfordshire
Master BlendedPrice on request -
King's College London
Master Distance Learning£ 17,196 -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Courses - The College of Estate Management
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Robert Gordon University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Master Distance Learning£ 8,000 + VAT -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT
See all