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PostgraduateMSc

Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience

Keele University
Keele, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,400Per Year (Intl)
£11,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the MSc Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Connecting the sciences of the brain (neurosciences) with the sciences of the mind (cognition), this MSc draws on our world-leading expertise in Psychology and Life Sciences. We consider how the brain and broader nervous system function at a biological and psychological level, from a human development and behavioural perspective. Why choose this course? - Tailor your degree to your interests and career prospects through a work placement opportunity - Gain MSc-level expertise and skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies - Staff research includes a wide r... International tuition fees are £6,400 per year, home/UK fees are £11,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Neuroscience Foundations
Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Visual Perception and Neural Processing
Memory Systems and Brain Function
Attention
Consciousness and Decision Making
Neuroimaging Techniques and Analysis
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
MSc Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,400

Home Student Fee

£11,700

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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