Cognitive neuroscience relates cognitive and behavioural functions to the underlying brain systems. Computational neuroscience uses data to construct rigorous computational models of brain function. Put them together and these new disciplines are the key to explaining the relationship between brain and behaviour.
You’ll develop a broad and critical understanding of these two fields, along with an appreciation of different approaches to understanding brain function. Your range of computational and analytical skills, and an ability to generate and test hypotheses, will give you an excellent foundation for further research.
The course takes students from both life sciences and the physical sciences and engineering. Appropriate training is given to ensure all students can master the required skills and complete the course successfully.
Where your masters can take you
You’ll develop the skills and knowledge for all sorts of careers. Many of our graduates continue to PhD level. Others work as research associates and assistant psychologists for employers such as universities and the NHS. Throughout your course, you’ll have frequent reviews with your tutor to discuss your learning needs and objectives.
Applying psychology in the real world
Our ongoing collaborative projects with hospitals, mental health care units, the police and prison service, and several leading firms in business and industry will show you how psychology can be applied in the real world.
You’ll also benefit from our research excellence. We don’t just focus on one or two specialisms – with active researchers in most areas of psychology, we are consistently one of the highest-ranked research departments in the UK.
Our facilities
Whatever your particular interest, we have the facilities for your research. Our research environment was rated amongst the best in the country in the last national assessment. We are exceptionally well resourced for research in Social and Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Developmental Psychology, with a dedicated suite of rooms for different participant groups.
To give you the right tools for your research, there is a fully equipped neuroscience unit with excellent facilities for brain imaging, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, behavioural neuroscience and computational neuroscience. We have access to a small-bore MRI device and to the University’s MRI facility for human studies.
Studentships and bursaries
Please contact us for the latest funding opportunities.
Core modules
Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience; Fundamentals of Neuroscience; Computational Neuroscience 1: biologically grounded models; Mathematical Modelling and Research Skills; Computational Neuroscience 2: theoretical models; Brain Imaging and its Physical Foundations; Current Issues in Systems Neuroscience;Current Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Teaching
Teaching is through lectures, seminars and laboratory classes.
Assessment
Examinations at the end of semesters one and two, written coursework and an extensive empirical research project over the summer.
The Department of Psychology is delighted to announce six Taught Postgraduate Bursaries of £1500 each (by way of a reduction in tuition fees) between the following programmes: • MSc In Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience • MRes in Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging • MSc in Psychological Research – (full time) Each bursary will be offered on a competitive basis and assessment will be based on: • Academic performance as indicated by GPA and transcript • Other relevant skills and knowledge (for example, programming courses outside the degree, or relevant work experience) • Research activity (co-authoring papers, conference presentations, etc.) • Personal statement.Please include information on why you want to do the particular course you have applied for, and how it meshes with your aspirations. (For the MSc in Psychological Research the personal statement should include some details about your research interests supported by reference to the literature.) For further information please contact Josie Cassidy, ([email protected])
Value of Scholarship(s)
£1500
Eligibility
All applications received by the deadline (1 May 2012) for 2012-13 entry will be considered for a bursary.
Application Procedure
Please make your programme application at:http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/apply/applying.htmlDecisions will be made for each programme by a panel review and applicants will be notified shortly after the deadline by email.The deadline for receiving programme applications for a bursary is Tuesday 1 May 2012
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Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
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No. of awards TBC
The University of Sheffield is offering a number of Postgraduate Taught Scholarships to self funded full and part time students who are liable to pay fees at the home rate and starting their studies in 2014. You do not need to wait for your undergraduate degree classification to apply for a scholarship.This is part of a Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) initiative aimed at removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from under-represented groups such as those from low income backgrounds and who wouldn’t ordinarily consider going onto postgraduate study for reasons such as access to finance, have caring responsibilities or who come from areas where it is not usual to go to university at all. The University welcomes applications from recent graduates and students who graduated several years ago. Each applicant will be considered for all awards that are applicable but will only be eligible to receive one.The Faulty of Science has a number of Scholarships available. We’re offering postgraduate scholarships of up to £10,000 for UK and EU students starting masters courses in 2014. If you’re eligible, you could take your masters at Sheffield for FREE.The deadline for applications is 6th June 2014. Benefactors Scholarships20 awards each worth £7,500 available to University of Sheffield graduatesIf you’re a current Sheffield student or a graduate of the University, and you received a maintenance grant for your undergraduate degree, you can apply. These scholarships aren’t course-specific. All taught postgraduate courses are eligible. The money can be used towards tuition fees and living costs.
Value of Scholarship(s)
Up to 10,000
Eligibility
Applicants must meet one or more of the following widening participation criteria: - Entered University from a Care background. - Carer for an ill or disabled family member. - Have been in receipt of Disabled Students Allowance. - Were in receipt of a Maintenance Grant whilst an undergraduate. - Come from one of the most deprived areas of the country as defined by the government's IMD (Indices of Multiple Deprivation) database. For more information about your postcode IMD NB. this information only covers England and the postcode we will use is that of your home address in your last year of school or college.
A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in either a life science or mathematical/physical science. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in Writing and 6.0 in the other components, or equivalent.
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