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Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Master’s degree has been designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate study and PhD research in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, and imaging methods. You will learn how to design, analyse, and evaluate neuroimaging experiments that contribute to our understanding of the brain mechanisms underpinning aspects of cognition and behaviour such as memory, attention, object recognition, neurodegeneration, and brain trauma.A Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience will provide you with a vital academic foundation for future study at doctoral level. On completion, you will be able to apply to any competitive PhD programme in cognitive neuroscience nationally and internationally.The course opens up a range of career options within cognitive neuroscience and related fields including psychology, computing, neurosciences, medicine and computer science

Tuition fees

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£ 20,550per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    38th out of 91 8

    42nd out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    130 60%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    61st

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    35th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    135 61%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    30th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    65th

    36

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