Cognitive Neuroscience
(MSc) Cognitive Neuroscience
Entry for 2024
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of how studies of the brain inform models and theories of
cognition and vice versa.
Systematically appreciate, critique and use methodologies of cognitive neuroscience and
where appropriate, use them to propose new hypotheses.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis techniques relevant to
cognitive neuroscience research.
Systematically understand ethical and philosophical issues in cognitive neuroscience research.
Act autonomously in planning tasks, implementing tasks, and in critical decision making.
Full-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | An Adventure in Statistics (976C8) | 15 | 7 |
| Core | Research Reform and Open Science (301C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Social Neuroscience (994C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience (901C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Spring Semester | Core | Brain Imaging Methods (954C8) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Neuroscience of Consciousness (993C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | Programming for Experiments (946C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | The Brain Across The Life Span (943C8) | 15 | 7 |
Part-time course composition
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Semester | Core | An Adventure in Statistics (976C8) | 15 | 7 |
| Core | Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience (901C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Spring Semester | Core | Neuroscience of Consciousness (993C8) | 15 | 7 | |
| Core | Programming for Experiments (946C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Core | The Brain Across The Life Span (943C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Year | Term | Status | Module | Credits | FHEQ level |
| 2 | Autumn Semester | Core | Research Reform and Open Science (301C8) | 15 | 7 |
| Core | The Social and Emotional Brain (994C8) | 15 | 7 | ||
| Spring Semester | Core | Brain Imaging Methods (954C8) | 15 | 7 | |
| Spring & Summer Teaching | Core | Research Dissertation (935C8) | 60 | 7 |
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