Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

Entry requirements

We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements which can be found on our website.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Do you have an undergraduate degree in psychology and want to further your understanding of the neurological foundations of how humans think about, interact with, and experience the world around them?

Studying both cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology thoroughly grounds you in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human thoughts and behaviour. On our Masters course, you are taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake advanced training in statistics and neuropsychological research methods.

Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of biological substrates underlying cognition, with a focus on the neural correlates of mental processes. It is a branch of both psychology and neuroscience, overlapping with disciplines such as biological psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology. Cognitive neuropsychology uses data from single cases of individuals with brain injury or neurological illness to refine theoretical models of cognitive processing.

Explore topics including:

• the physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques
• how brain activity translates into cognitive processes
• the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science
• how brain damages impact cognitive functions
• cognitive neuroscience of language
• cognitive neuropsychology of reading and face processing

We are a warm and friendly Department of Psychology, and we wish to welcome recent graduates of psychology or a closely related subject such as cognitive science. This course is popular with international students, particularly those from North America. Our students receive a high-quality Masters degree within one year and benefit from small class sizes and strong research training.

Information for international students

Entry requirements: You can find international entry requirements for most countries on our international students webpage. If your country is not listed, please contact Postgraduate Admissions at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language courses: If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your main degree course, we offer pre-sessional English courses on our campuses in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways.

Fees and funding

There are a wide range of funding options for postgraduate study, including scholarships, bursaries and alumni discounts. You can check your eligibility on our fees and funding webpage.