A research project will make use of cognitive neuroscientific techniques.

This information is for guidance only and may be subject to change.

Programme Leader: Prof. Rick Hanley

COURSE OUTLINE

Students will take the following courses:


  1. PS901-7-AU: Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

  PS929-7-SP: Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience

  1. PS930-7-SP: Numerical Methods for Cognitive Neuroscience


  3. Plus five options from the following list.


  5. PS902-7-AU: Neuropsychology of Memory

  6. PS903-7-SP: Neuropsychology of Perception and Attention

  PS904-7-SU: Connectionist Modelling

  PS917-7-SP: Advanced Cognitive Development

  PS918-7-AU: Cognitive Neuropsychology of Language

  PS926-7-SP: Advanced Reading Development and Dyslexia

  1. PS932-7-AU: Advanced Hearing Speech and Music

  2. PS933-7-SP: Advanced Topics in Social Psychology

 

  1. and the research project

  2. PS934-7-FY: Research Project (MSc)


  4. 10,000-word to be submitted by Friday 6th September 2013.

Plus ONE option from the following list

  1. PS903-7-SP: Neuropsychology of Perception and Attention

  2. PS917-7-SP Advanced Cognitive Development

  3. PS926-7-SP: Advanced Reading Development and Dyslexia


Contact Hours
80 hours lectures, 80 hours tutorials over the first two terms.
Dissertation supervision will vary up to a maximum of 30 hours


MSc Cogitive neuroscience map.pdf






MSc COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

This course provides a thorough grounding in the scientific investigation of the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviour with a particular reference to cognitive processes. Psychological science has been revolutionised by the development of new technologies to observe the activities of the living brain.


Student s are taught the theoretical and biological foundations of cognitive science, and undertake a module in research methods specific to cognitive neuroscience. A central feature is extensive instruction covering the physiological bases and practical applications of cognitive neuroscience techniques. This core knowledge will be integrated with knowledge in related areas; experimental psychology,cognitive neuropsychology and connectionist modelling.