Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the MPhil Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. A PhD at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (ICN) gives students the chance to deep dive into the intricate relationship between the brain and mental processes like perception, memory, language, and consciousness. As the ICN is situated within the Faculty of Brain Sciences with staff members belonging to different research divisions and departments, our PhD students are based in a truly interdisciplinary institute. International tuition fees are £38,300 per year, home/UK fees are £3,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £6,400 £3,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £38,300 £19,150

Graduate Outcomes

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