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PostgraduateMSc

Cognitive Neuroscience

Durham University
Durham, England
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1 yearDuration
£33,250Per Year (Intl)
£15,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Cognitive Neuroscience at Durham University. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course details The MSc Cognitive Neuroscience is aimed at those who are seeking to build up knowledge and practical experience of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. Students from our course go on to pursue careers in research or research related disciplines, as well as careers in industry, clinical settings or education. The MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at Durham University stands out because it has many practical elements, like workshops and lab placements, that allow you to experience research rather than just hearing about it. International tuition fees are £33,250 per year, home/UK fees are £15,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£33,250

Home Student Fee

£15,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Global Citizenship Programme & Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£4,000scholarship value
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Addison Wheeler Fellowship

Durham University · Postgraduate

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About Durham University

Durham University offers Cognitive Neuroscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#94QS World
#23UK Ranking
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