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    Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £42,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £42,700.

    About the program

    The programme covers mental processes in the human brain, bringing together researchers in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology. It includes lectures, laboratory classes, case demonstrations, neuroimaging data analysis, and an empirical research project.

    Focus: both
    6 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Psychology) | 6 (Complete University Guide 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026 Intake (Non-Visa Applicants)
    Aug 28, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2 (see UCL English requirements: typically TOEFL iBT 96-109 overall with minimums in sections; exact depends on test date)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2 (see UCL English requirements: typically IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL is £42,700 across 180 required credits.
    Is Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class (2:1) Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL?
    Cognitive Neuroscience MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.