MSc Cognitive Neuroscience  MSc Cognitive Neuroscience University of Sussex ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1534153195University-of-Sussex.jpg

Cognitive neuroscience is an exciting and rapidly developing field of research that straddles the traditional disciplines of psychology and biology. It has been referred to as the ?biology of the mind? as it seeks to provide brain-based accounts of cognitive functions such as perception, memory, emotion, language and thought. This programme offers a number of unique courses reflecting the Sussex research expertise in the neuroscience of consciousness and social neuroscience. It is our aim to offer hands-on experience of the methods of cognitive neuroscience, including fMRI, in addition to providing a solid foundation in contemporary theories to prepare you for a potential career in research. This programme is now recognised as meeting the standards set by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). For details of programme contents, visit the School of Psychology. Our Masters programmes (except the MSc in Experimental Psychology) share advanced research methods courses including core courses such as Linear Models, Ethics and Research Governance, and Philosophy of Science, and more specific options such as Eye Tracking, Randomised Control Trials and Discourse Analysis. All Masters programmes include a research project supervised by a member of faculty. In most cases, core teaching is delivered on two days each week. Assessment The taught courses are assessed by a variety of methods that include term papers, presentations and unseen examinations. The project is assessed by a dissertation.

A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in psychology, neuroscience or a closely related subject. IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall, with at least 62 in all four skills