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Brain and Cognitive Development (MSc)

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Full time | Birkbeck, University of London | 1 year | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Cognitive Psychology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Master's course in brain and cognitive development is designed to give you an understanding of the role of the child’s environment through the study of the impact of the family, communities and other social networks. You will explore the interaction of biology and social factors in the context of atypical developmental paths, such as those observed in:

dyslexia

autism

other developmental disorders.

The course is designed for graduates from psychology and related disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research in developmental science, as well as established practitioners and policy-makers wishing to update their training. The Master's focuses on enabling you to reflect critically on existing knowledge.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, health or social work, education and policy development. Possible professions may include:

psychologist

counsellor

researcher

further education lecturer.

Modules

The course will begin with a review of basic brain development during infancy and childhood and neuroimaging methods for use with developmental populations. It will then survey the development of cognitive abilities in a number of target domains across a range of typically and atypically developing populations (eg children with autism, William's syndrome, Down's syndrome, ADHD). The course adopts an information processing approach. In each lesson, you will be asked to reflect on how the abilities in the current lesson could be accounted for in terms of neural development and the development of information processing abilities studied in previous lessons.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,540

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,150

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, cognitive science, education, behavioural sciences or relevant discipline. Relevant professional experience of childhood and development may also be considered.

University information

Birkbeck, University of London is a university which continues to change lives. In 2023 the institution marks its 200th anniversary. Established in 1823, Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, well known for being London’s premier evening university. Most classes take place in the evening, and this makes Birkbeck stand out from the crowd. Students have the freedom to use their daytimes however they like – a benefit that has...more