Cognitive Development and Disorders MSc
Year of entry 2023
- Start date
- September 2023
- Delivery type
- On campus
- Duration
- 12 months full time
- Entry requirements
- A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in psychology or related subject.
Full entry requirements - English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component
- UK fees
- £12,750 (total)
- International fees
- £28,000 (total)
- Contact
- psyc-admissions@leeds.ac.uk
Course overview
This course combines psychological theory and application to the study of cognitive functioning, its development through childhood and ageing, and its deficits encountered across disordered populations.
While studying with us, you'll draw on theory from multiple perspectives including cognitive, clinical, health, educational, biological, and social psychology, along with neuropsychology, neuroscience, and gerontology.
This course will:
improve your psychological understanding of cognitive development and its disorders
demonstrate how this understanding informs the development and application of new real-world techniques for improving the assessment of cognitive functioning
develop your understanding of the diagnosis of deficits, delivery of support and intervention, training in education, gerontology and clinical implications
provide an advanced understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods
On this course, you'll be taught and supervised by subject experts at the forefront of current research; actively publishing in their areas of expertise.
This gives you the opportunity to learn from those currently working with the NHS, industry, and charities to improve educational, developmental, clinical, and health outcomes.
If you are an International student, you may be eligible for our Masters Scholarship. Find out more.
We offer high quality research-led teaching and you’ll be actively encouraged to engage in ongoing research. Much of this research is collaborative with government departments, research councils, the NHS and industry.
We offer a lively learning environment with modern facilities for teaching and research, which aims to produce graduates equipped with current knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to different populations.
Course details
The course offers a unique combination of advanced training in research methods and systematic reviewing.
Modules are designed to explore research-led applied perspectives in development, ageing, and neuropsychology.
While studying your masters, you’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a substantial research project, closely supervised by experts in the field. This project will not only develop your research skills to an advanced level, but also allow you to focus on your own area of interest.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.
Year 1 compulsory modules
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Research Issues in Psychology | 15 |
| Advanced Research Methods | 20 |
| Systematic Review | 25 |
| Current Themes in Neuropsychology and Neuroscience | 20 |
| MSc Research Project | 60 |
| The Psychology of Ageing and Dementia | 20 |
| Typical and Disordered Development | 20 |
Learning and teaching
The course incorporates a range of teaching methods including workshops, presentations, problem solving approaches and small group discussions alongside traditional lecture and seminar formats.
We expect our students to spend the remainder of their study time in independent learning, guided by reading lists and assessments.
On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Assessment
Innovative forms of assessment such as online group work, short reports, individual and group presentations and case studies sit alongside exams and essays to develop your skills.
Applying
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in psychology or a discipline containing a substantial amount of psychology and research methods training. In addition, successful applicants will normally have at least a UK upper second class grade or equivalent in research methods-related modules taken as part of their undergraduate degree.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Science (6 weeks) and Language for Science: General Science (10 weeks).
We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. You could study a part-time online course starting in January, or a full-time course in summer. Find out more about online pre-sessionals.
You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.
How to apply
The ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page takes you to information on applying for taught programmes and to the University's online application system.
If you're unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.
The MSc in Cognitive Development and Disorders is a very popular programme. We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible to have the best chance of securing an offer as applications are processed on a first come first served basis.
Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.
Admissions policy
School of Psychology Taught Postgraduate School Policy 2022
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Contact us
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Email: psyc-admissions@leeds.ac.uk
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Fees
UK: £12,750 (total)
International: £28,000 (total)
Read more about paying fees and charges.
For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees.
Additional cost information
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs.
Scholarships and financial support
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more at Masters funding overview.
International support
All International students who are new to the University, pay the International fee, are self-funding and not in receipt of any other bursary, can receive a scholarship of £2,000. Visit our scholarships page for more information.
Career opportunities
This course was designed to be versatile and opens up a range of career paths for our graduates.
It is highly suitable for students wishing to pursue a research-oriented path, as the MSc course forms a sound basis for further PhD study.
The wide coverage of cognition and its development in healthy and clinical groups supports paths into careers including clinical and educational psychology.
Careers support
The School of Psychology organises several careers events throughout your time at Leeds. You’ll also have a personal tutor, who’ll offer support through our Leeds for Life approach.