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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£34,700Per Year (Intl)
£14,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the MRes Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MRes Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology course will prepare you for a successful research career in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. This course runs in parallel with our MRes Experimental Psychology with Data Science , which has more of a technical focus on research and may be better suited if you have career aspirations in experimental psychology, a more general research field, or in a data scientific/technical role. During the MRes Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology course, you will undertake a year-long research project, supported ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychological Assessment and Practice
Research Methods in Cognitive Science
Statistical Analysis for Neuroscience Research
Neuroimaging Techniques and Data Interpretation
Cognitive Disorders and Brain Function
Research Project and Dissertation
Science Communication and Research Impact
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

£34,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£34,700

Home Student Fee

£14,700

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

62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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