St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (by research) in Psychology - Origins of mind in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,500
(c. USD34,149.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The mind research group investigates how evolutionary background and developmental processes shape behavior and cognition across diverse species, from non-human primates and elephants to birds, children, and adult humans. Their work utilizes facilities including Edinburgh Zoo's Living Links to Human Evolution Centre, African research sites like Budongo Conservation Field Station, child assessment centers, and human psychology labs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The application process involves providing a number supporting documents, documents required by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience are as follows (some funding opportunities may require additional documents):
personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words
applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, the School of Psychology and Neuroscience requires an IELTs score of at least 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing.
personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words
applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, the School of Psychology and Neuroscience requires an IELTs score of at least 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Writing.
Tuition
GBP
25,500