Modules
The diploma is awarded for 120 credits taken from the modules below. The MA is awarded for 120 credits plus a dissertation.
Required Module
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI6016 | Cognitive Studies Seminar | 30 |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAP6045 | Evolutionary Primatology | 15 |
| AAP6051 | Hominid Palaeontology | 15 |
| ELL6005 | Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition | 15 |
| ELL6006 | Seminar in First Language Acquisition | 15 |
| ELL6007 | Linguistic Theory and Language Processing | 15 |
| ELL6404 | Second Language Acquisition | 15 |
| ELL6405 | Language and Mind | 15 |
| ELL6411 | Language Testing | 15 |
| ELL6412 | Advanced Research Methods | 15 |
| HCS6001 | Research Methods in Human Communication Sciences | 15 |
| HSC6002 | Current Research in Human Communication Sciences | 15 |
| HCS6003 | Methods in Clinical Linguistics | 15 |
| HCS6004 | Critical Analysis | 15 |
| HCS6005 | Professional Research Skills in Human Communication Sciences | 15 |
| HCS6006 | ICT Applications in Human Communication Sciences | 15 |
| PHI6420 | Philosophy of Science | 30 |
| PHI6660 | Philosophy of Psychology | 30 |
| PHI6670 | Mind and Language Seminar | 30 |
| PHI6750 | The Imagination | 30 |
| PHI6850 | Desires of One's Own | 30 |
| PSY6305 | Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience | 15 |
| PSY6316 | Current Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience | 15 |
In addition a candidate can choose modules with a total value of up to 30 credits, in place of those listed above, from the modules offered by Archaeology, English Language and Linguistics, Human Communication Sciences, Philosophy, and Psychology.
For a complete list of the modules available see the University Module Directory: