Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Developmental cognitive neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain.
You'll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology, and receive hands-on training in brain imaging methods.
You'll explore topical issues such as the neural bases of perceiving, acting in the physical and social world, the development of emotion regulation and pro-social behaviour, and neuroeducation.
2:2 or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology or a relevant discipline. We will be looking for evidence of strong marks in relevant modules including: biological psychology, neuroanatomy, developmental psychology, neuroscience related modules, and research methods and statistics.
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Core modules
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience
Developmental Educational Neuroscience
Data Analysis in Neuroimaging
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Research Design and Statistics
Option modules
You will study one option module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Treatment and Assessment of Developmental Disorders
Introduction to Programming
Social Cognitive Development
Transition to Parenthood
Perception of Actions and Human Behaviour
Face Perception
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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