London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Brain and Cognitive Development in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,535.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master's program in brain and cognitive development provides comprehensive insights into how a child's surroundings influence their growth, examining family dynamics, community influences, and social connections. You'll investigate how biological and social elements intersect, particularly in cases of non-typical development such as:
dyslexia
autism
various developmental conditions.
Ideal for psychology graduates and professionals from related fields, the program enhances expertise in modern developmental research while serving practitioners and policymakers seeking advanced training. The curriculum emphasizes developing critical analysis skills for evaluating current scientific knowledge.
Start Date: October 2023
Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, cognitive science, education, behavioural sciences or relevant discipline.
Relevant professional experience of childhood and development may also be considered.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.
TOEFL: IBT - Higher requirement: 94 (reading: 19, writing: 24, listening: 20, speaking: 20)
Relevant professional experience of childhood and development may also be considered.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, and at least 6.5 in writing.
TOEFL: IBT - Higher requirement: 94 (reading: 19, writing: 24, listening: 20, speaking: 20)
Tuition
GBP
19,830