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Full time | Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Neuroscience / Neurobiology Educational Psychology

Course Summary

Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our Master's degree in educational neuroscience will provide you with experience of both in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. It covers:the critical appreciation of existing research and research methods, including neuroimaging methodsthe biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroomthe relation between genes, brain and cognitive developmentmanaging and reporting on an extended research projectsubject-specific IT skills.MA Educational Neuroscience: The MA is ideal for teachers, educational psychologists and policy-makers who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary education and neuroscience that can inform their continuing practice.Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year

Modules

On this module you will become familiar with a wide range of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques, with particular emphasis on evolving and advanced techniques that are not normally covered at undergraduate level.

Tuition fees

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For this course (per year)

£19,830

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, social science, cognitive science, speech/communication science, neuroscience or related disciplines. Applicants with a good undergraduate or postgraduate degree in education but no previous background in psychology or science will be required to complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (which covers psychology, neuroscience and research methods) before applying for the MA/MSc Educational Neuroscience.

University information

Located in the heart of London, Birkbeck is a member of the prestigious University of London, one of the best known and most highly regarded universities in the world. Birkbeck is a truly international centre for higher education and research. Its students come from 150 countries, attracted to its vibrant learning and academic community and the opportunities it provides them to work and build their career or to pursue other interests, whilst...more