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MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how the mind changes as children grow up, examining the environmental and biological influences on the developing brain.

You'll be provided with perspectives from developmental cognitive neuroscience and developmental and cognitive psychology and receive hands-on training in brain imaging methods.

You'll explore topical issues such as the neural bases of perceiving, acting in the physical and social world, the development of emotion regulation and pro-social behaviour, and neuroeducation.

Assessment and feedback

Modules are assessed through essays, critical analysis, presentations, practical reports, and a dissertation and poster presentation based on the Empirical Project.

Career opportunities

  • Cognitive trainer
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Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 97 2

    12th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    161 71%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    6th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.09 82%

    13th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    165 78%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    24th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.20 84%

    5th

    9

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