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PostgraduateMA

Educational Neuroscience

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£12,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MA Educational Neuroscience provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA/MSc Educational Neuroscience enables you to explore knowledge of how the brain works to support teaching practice. It is a joint Birkbeck-UCL Institute of Education course linked to the Centre for Educational Neuroscience which will provide you with experience of in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. Why choose this course? - The course is taught by members of the Centre for Educational Neuroscience, one of the leading research centres in educational neuroscience in the world. International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Why choose this course?
MA Educational Neuroscience
MSc Educational Neuroscience
Most classes take place in the evening
with occasional daytime teaching
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines. Applicants with a good undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education but no previous background in psychology or science will be required to complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (which covers psychology, neuroscience and research methods) before applying for the MA/MSc Educational Neuroscienc

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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