This 3 hour exam (based in a computer room) requires candidates to use the statistical and computer skills they have gained from the course to answer a series...

This 3 hour exam (based in a computer room) requires candidates to use the statistical and computer skills they have gained from the course to answer a series of structured questions about the data set provided, which will include written details regarding the background of the data such as a description of the population, the measures used and the primary hypotheses of the investigation.

Taken over two terms, this is an intensive ab initio course designed for students who have had little or no exposure to Portuguese. It aims to take you from...

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Systems neuroscience is a subdiscipline of neuroscience and systems biology that studies the function of neural circuits and systems. It is...

This module provides a foundation in mammalian physiology. The introductory lectures on cell physiology deal with the movement of solute across cell membranes,...

This module introduces participants to a range of theories (cognitive, linguistic and social) that attempt to explain the processes and mechanisms of language...

This module introduces participants to a range of theories (cognitive, linguistic and social) that attempt to explain the processes and mechanisms of language development. There will be ample opportunity to explore evidence from research regarding current debates and issues of controversy in the field of language development, including grammar development, vocabulary acquisition, and language as a foundation for literacy learning. The module also addresses current research on different groups of language learners, including deaf children, bilingual children, and children with speech, language and communication needs.

This option provides an opportunity to start learning about how the brain generates cognition. You will learn about how we understand what we see, how we...

This option provides an opportunity to start learning about how the brain generates cognition. You will learn about how we understand what we see, how we produce and understand language, how we make decision and plans, and what happens when things go wrong. You will develop a critical appreciation of contrasting theoretical perspectives and models in cognitive development & learning. You will also evaluate research findings and theoretical models for their potential applications to classroom and related contexts in schools and in other educational settings.

NOTE: This module’s content will be more accessible to students who have attended an introductory psychology module in year 1.