English requirements
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IELTS | 7.0 | N/A | 6.5 | N/A | N/A |
Offered jointly by Birkbeck and UCL's Institute of Education, our MA Educational Neuroscience will provide you with experience of both in-depth theory and hands-on research in the emerging area of educational neuroscience. It covers:
The MA is ideal for teachers, educational psychologists and policy-makers who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary education and neuroscience that can inform their continuing practice.
To achieve the award of a Master's degree, you must achieve a minimum of 210 credits, consisting of:
For the MA, the dissertation consists of an extended critical review relating to a relevant area of research.
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.
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IELTS | 7.0 | N/A | 6.5 | N/A | N/A |
Graduates go in to careers in psychology, education and policy development. Possible professions include child/youth psychologist or teacher. This degree can also be useful in becoming a special educational needs teacher, learning mentor, or youth worker.
We offer a comprehensive Careers Service to help you advance your career, while our in-house, professional recruitment consultancy, Birkbeck Talent, works with London’s top employers to help you gain work experience that fits in with your evening studies.