The Educational Neuroscience MA/MSc will develop your understanding of research processes and give you the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. You will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with which this is a joint award. The majority of compulsory modules will be taken at Birkbeck.
This course is suited to graduates of psychology or a related discipline (education, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience) who want to progress to research careers or professional training, or to engage in professional development.
Students gain experience of thinking critically about how to apply scientific theories and findings to educational practice, and how to build an evidence base for education. These are crucial skills that aid career development in both the science and the education sectors.
Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include:
Some of our graduates from this course have gone on to be employed in: