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Master of Science in Brain and Cognitive Development

Birkbeck, University of London

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 20,340/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1823

Total Students: 13,937 +

Int. Students: 1,270 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Brain and Cognitive Development

Program Overview

The MSc in Brain and Cognitive Development is designed to provide you with an understanding of how biological and social factors interact over the course of a child’s development. You will explore both typical and neurodivergent pathways and learn about key theories of cognitive development, as well as investigating current research in the field.

Why choose this course?

Modules included on this course allow you to gain key knowledge and skills across all aspects of infant and child development, including in genetics, neurodiversity, neuroscience, and global research.
It is closely linked to Birkbeck’s Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development. This world-class research centre, with its Babylab and world-first ToddlerLab, offers you a friendly and intellectually stimulating environment in which to carry out your dissertation.
It is ideal if you are a graduate from psychology or a related discipline and are seeking to deepen your understanding of cutting-edge contemporary research, or if you are an established practitioner or policymaker wishing to update and refresh your training.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
oct 2025		Open
oct 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,340 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Birkbeck, University of London

CAD 12,006 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 19.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 23.0 Minimum Speaking - 19.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, health or social work, education and policy development. Possible professions may include:

Psychologist
Counsellor
Researcher
Further education lecturer.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.