12 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Educational Neuroscience MA/MSc will introduce students to the methods and findings from the emerging field of educational neuroscience. It will develop their understanding of key issues in educational neuroscience and the application of neuroscience to education, and provide the opportunity for them to undertake research in educational neuroscience.
This programme will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award.
Students undertake modules to the value of 210 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), of which four are taught at Birkbeck and one at the IOE; two optional modules (60 credits) taught at the IOE; and a dissertation (60 credits) supervised by a member of academic staff at Birkbeck or the IOE.
Upon successful completion of 210 credits, you will be awarded a MA/MSc in Educational Neuroscience.
This programme will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award.
Students undertake modules to the value of 210 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), of which four are taught at Birkbeck and one at the IOE; two optional modules (60 credits) taught at the IOE; and a dissertation (60 credits) supervised by a member of academic staff at Birkbeck or the IOE.
Upon successful completion of 210 credits, you will be awarded a MA/MSc in Educational Neuroscience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Educational Neuroscience MA/MSc will introduce students to the methods and findings from the emerging field of educational neuroscience. It will develop their understanding of key issues in educational neuroscience and the application of neuroscience to education, and provide the opportunity for them to undertake research in educational neuroscience.
This programme will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award.
Students undertake modules to the value of 210 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), of which four are taught at Birkbeck and one at the IOE; two optional modules (60 credits) taught at the IOE; and a dissertation (60 credits) supervised by a member of academic staff at Birkbeck or the IOE.
Upon successful completion of 210 credits, you will be awarded a MA/MSc in Educational Neuroscience.
This programme will develop students' understanding of research processes and give them the opportunity to be taught by staff with a wide range of expertise in psychology of education and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Students will also benefit from strong links with psychological expertise in other colleges of the University of London, especially Birkbeck, with whom this is a joint award.
Students undertake modules to the value of 210 credits.
The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), of which four are taught at Birkbeck and one at the IOE; two optional modules (60 credits) taught at the IOE; and a dissertation (60 credits) supervised by a member of academic staff at Birkbeck or the IOE.
Upon successful completion of 210 credits, you will be awarded a MA/MSc in Educational Neuroscience.
Admission Requirements
92+
6.5+
185+
75+
2.7+
A good degree (an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree 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 MSc/MA Educational Neuroscience. Ideally students should have a background in both cognitive neuroscience and education. Relevant practical and professional experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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