Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting October 2026 – Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Nov 2026.
- Starting April 2027 – Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Cognitive Science
Overview
Researchers in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at Brunel University of London also have access to:
- 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner
- Electroencephalography (EEG) laboratory
- Mobile EEG system
- Eye-tracker (MRI compatible)
- Mobile eye-tracking glasses enabling real-world eye-tracking
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Key Facts
Our research focuses on fundamental and applied research into brain function using techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), eye-tracking, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS), infrared thermography together with psychophysics and cognitive behavioural paradigms in health and disease.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Culture and Evolution
- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
- Communities and Society
- Organ-on-a-Chip
- Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifecourse
- Experimental Techniques Centre
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
- If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 46,846 AUD / year (≈ 24,795 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time; Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time.
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience.
Available Scholarships:
- Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships (Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
- Women Scholarship for International Students (Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)