About Msc Cognitive Neuroscience in University of Reading
This course is designed to train you for further research and study, ideally for a doctoral programme in psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field. It is research intensive, providing essential training in analytical ability, methods awareness and critical thinking, among other highly valuable transferable skills such as programming.
You will receive training in both neurobiology and psychological aspects of cognitive neuroscience and highly transferable analytical skills such as statistics and programming. You will also have the opportunity to engage in research with the NHS Berkshire Memory and Cognition Research Centre, the Centre for Autism and the NHS Anxiety and Depression in Young People Research Unit.
You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and will be encouraged to use our excellent facilities including brain imaging systems, and eye-tracking, psychophysiology, nutritional testing, and virtual reality and haptic laboratories.
Our School is housed in a modern building with extensive teaching and research facilities, including a state-of-the-art multi-million pound neuroimaging centre, including fMRI, EEG and TMS facilities, and three NHS Clinics. The School also hosts significant computing facilities for modelling and analytical purposes.
In addition to the facilities and resources provided in our on-campus University Library, our department provides a dedicated study room for MSc students complete with computing facilities. There is a further separate student resources room which can be used for quiet study or group discussions, which has Wi-Fi and kitchen facilities.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 88
- PTE : 60
University of Reading Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total Faculty |
1,362 |
| Student faculty ratio |
15:1 |
| International Students |
4806 |
| Total Enrolment |
19000 |
| Employment Rate |
95% |
| Tests Accepted for English Proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL(IBT) |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships and Awards |
| Website |
http://www.reading.ac.uk/ |
University of Reading Cost of Attendance
A rough estimation of cost of attendance including tuition fees and living costs is given below. Note that the living costs entirely depend on the lifestyle, sponsorships and chosen programs of the students.
The tuition fees at University of Reading are normally paid into two instalments. Some certain courses demand a premium course fee. The tuition fees will be fixed at the same level throughout the course.
| Level of study |
Tuition Fees (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
Non-laboratory course |
17,320 |
| Henley business school accounting & management programmes |
18,760 |
| Laboratory or workshop content |
20,830 |
| Postgraduate |
Non-laboratory course |
17,000 |
| Laboratory or workshop content |
20,600 |
University of Reading Living Costs
| Items |
Weekly Cost (in GBP) |
| Accommodation |
100-200 |
| Food |
36-52 |
| Traveling |
14 |
| Entertainment |
30 |
| Miscellaneous |
20-30 |
