| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | find out | GBP 10240 per year | GBP 23110 per year |
An opportunity to explore this cutting-edge field, where philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.
You'll be based in the Department of Philosophy but free to take relevant modules in the departments of psychology, linguistics, human communication sciences, archaeology and music.
With an extensive programme of events and research seminars, excellent facilities and more than 20 expert cognitive scientists working across the University, Sheffield is an exceptional place to study this exciting field.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the Medical School's website.
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
Fee status help
If you qualify, you may be able to get financial support through the University's studentships and fee waivers, and the AHRC Block Grant Partnership.
Department's Postgraduate funding opportunities page
Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in an arts and humanities or social sciences subject.
We also welcome applications from applicants with other degree subjects. You can contact us atphi-pgadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk to discuss whether your previous degree and experience would be acceptable.
We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
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