UCL FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

The MSc in Neuroscience, Language and Communication offers an opportunity for in-depth study of current research of intact and impaired language processing, brain imaging technologies, neuroscientific evidence of language and speech processing, and provides training in carrying out research in these areas of study. The programme is designed for experienced speech and language therapists and for graduates planning a career in research. Past students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including psychology, linguistics, biological sciences, education and speech and language therapy. The MSc in Neuroscience, Language and Communication may serve as an entry to the MPhil/PhD programme.

The MSc degree is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as a research training programme for MPhil/PhD study.

Programme Director: Dr Judit Druks
Teaching Administrator: Pete Buchanan

Course Outline

Full-time: One calendar year
Part-time: Two calendar years

Full-time students attend lectures during autumn and spring terms on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Part-time students attend lectures in the first year during autumn and spring terms on Wednesdays and in the second year, during autumn and spring terms, on Thursdays.

The course is made up of seven taught modules and a research project. There are four core modules, and four optional modules, selected by students from a list of options. The options and research project allow students to pursue their own specific interests, and to complete a significant piece of research work.

Further information on course content & methods of assessment

Further information on part-time studying

Sample 2010-11 timetable

Please select the links below for further information

• UCL Graduate Prospectus

"I think studying on this MSc has been one of the best decisions of my life.  The MSc offers wide ranging choices with regards to topics to study in more depth, and being taught by some of the best researchers in the field is certainly fascinating and inspiring. General facilities are also great.  UCL's many libraries and cluster rooms are close by and obviously being in London is a bonus in itself.  Staff and sudents are a very friendly bunch of people which made it very easy to feel at ease, especially as I was new to London when I started the programme".

"This masters programme has provided a path into the fields of research in which I am most interested.  Its focus is narrow enough to satisfy my desire to learn about specific areas of the psychology and neuroscience of language in detail, but remained broad enough to encourage me to look at new areas which I had no idea would interest me so greatly.  It has provided an opportunity not only to ask the most highly qualified academics in their fields questions, but also to learn to answer some questions for myself, and discover and analyse information in a structured in a structured way. I would recommend this course to anyone with an interest in trying to bridge the gap between linguistics, psychology and cognitive neuroscience".

We are still accepting applications for 2011 entry.

Eligibility: Candidates should hold at least a second class Honours degree of a recognised UK University or an equivalent overseas qualification in Speech and Language Pathology, Education, Psychology, Linguistics, Speech Sciences, Audiology or Medicine.  Applicants with degrees in other subjects or with other relevant qualifications will also be considered. Overseas applicants also need to provide evidence of proficiency in English. 

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Fees 2011/12

Full-time UK & EU: £6,385

Part-time UK & EU: £3,290

Full-time Overseas: £20,245

Part-time Overseas: £10,125

The department welcomes applications from international students for both its taught Master's degree programmes and research degrees. Over recent years students have come from Canada, Cyprus, Israel, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, United States, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Hungary, Poland and other EU countries.

Before beginning a programme of study all students whose first language is not English, are required to provide evidence of their ability to understand and use English to a standard that will ensure that language problems do not impede their academic progress.

UCL accepts a number of qualifications including the British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For this programme the required standard is an overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests.

UCL's Language Centre offers a range of pre-sessional English Language Courses for those who do not meet UCL's minimum standard.
The International Office is a centre of expertise and advice for overseas students, who are welcome to seek help or guidance in many areas such as immigration, housing, finance, English Language, tuition and fees.