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PostgraduateMSc

Origins of Mind: Evolutionary and Developmental Perspectives

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£31,450Per Year (Intl)
£12,630Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Origins of Mind: Evolutionary and Developmental Perspectives at University of St Andrews is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. The modules are taught by renowned researchers, and students normally have the opportunity to conduct a research project that is supervised by world-leading experts. Highlights - The core curriculum provides a broad understanding of the evolution and development of behaviour and cognition, supplemented with options that allow students to explore specialist topics at an advanced level. Home/uk fees are £12,630 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 £25,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Evolutionary Origins of Cognition
Developmental Trajectories and Behaviour
Comparative Primate Psychology
Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan
Research Methods in Evolutionary Psychology
Social Learning and Cultural Evolution
Advanced Topics in Developmental Neuroscience
MSc Research Project
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

£31,450

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£31,450

Home Student Fee

£12,630

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

59%Working
20%Studying
13%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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