Educational Neuroscience (MSc)

Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our MSc 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 methods
running a neuroimaging study
the biological basis of learning and development in children and its implications for the classroom
the relation between genes, brain and cognitive development
managing and reporting on an extended research project
subject-specific IT skills.

If you would like to carry out research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience or any area of developmental psychology, education or developmental cognitive neuroscience, either at PhD level or in the private sector, then the MSc will prepare you with a range of appropriate research skills and practical experience.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates go in to careers in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include child/youth psychologist or teacher. This degree can also be useful in becoming a special educational needs teacher, learning mentor, or youth worker.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.