MSc Cognitive Psychology / Neuropsychology

The Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology MSc offered by the University of Kent provides comprehensive training in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology. It combines advanced modules in the theory of cognitive psychology and neuropsychology with training in advanced research methodology, focusing on understanding the cognitive and neural systems underlying human behaviour.Course Content: This programme covers a variety of crucial topics including research methods, cognitive neuropsychology, neuroscience, statistics, and social psychology. It also encompasses a research project in cognitive psychology or neuropsychology.Key Modules: Core modules for this course include Advanced Cognitive Psychology I and II, Advanced Topics in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Advanced Research Methods in Psychology, Statistics for Psychology, and Master's Dissertation project. Optional modules may include Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Evolutionary Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Social and Applied Psychology.Accreditations: The Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which grants students the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), a necessary professional qualification for practicing psychologists in the UK. Future Careers: This programme not only provides advanced training for careers in academic and applied psychology, but also equips students to pursue careers in neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, and research roles. Graduates may also continue their education by pursuing a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.