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Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience MSc

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Course Overview

Cognitive and affective neuroscience studies the biological processes that underpin how human beings think, reason, and process their emotional experience. The MSc Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience at Aston, provides a unique dual emphasis, providing specialist training at the brain-behavior interface, as well as on generic and transferable research and communication skills for augmenting your career aspirations and professional development. During your year at Aston, you will study specialist modules that combine theory and practice. Youll complete a core curriculum of six taught modules which will provide you with a detailed and critical understanding of the contemporary research and analysis methods used in cognitive and affective neuroscience. Topics covered in this course include: €¢ theories and applications of neuroanatomy €¢ cognitive and sensory systems €¢ affective neuroscience €¢ social cognition €¢ neurodevelopment and disorders €¢ neuroanatomy.

General Eligibility

Upper second class honors degree (2:1) from a recognized university in psychology, neuroscience, or a related life science such as biology, or a related physical science such as engineering or computer science. More information on international degree requirements can be found on our Aston in your country webpage.

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each individual IELTS skill. Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences

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Campus Name

Aston University, Birmingham

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,450, EU/International: £19,300,

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