Master Award in
Cognitive and biological psychology
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Master Award in Cognitive and biological psychology
The aim of this award is to explore the practical implications of cognitive processes in human performance and to facilitate the learning of traditional and emergent fields of applied cognitive psychology. It also covers understanding brain-behaviour relationship in day-to- day life and the neuropsychological relation to different psychological disorders.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Psychology of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand neuropsychology and the different brain regions responsible for psychological attributes.
- 1.1 Evaluate the methods of neuropsychology.
- 1.2 Locate and determine the functions of the frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal lobe.
2. Understand of cognitive psychology, its approach and key issues.
- 2.1 Distinguish between traditional and emergent fields of applied cognitive psychology.
- 2.2 Analyse the philosophical antecedents of cognitive psychology.
3. Understand theoretical approaches and improve sensation and attention.
- 3.1 Analyse the neuropsychological approach to sensation, attention, perception and consciousness.
- 3.2 Analyse spatial cognition and cognitive map.
4. Understand the concept of memory from biological and cognitive perspective.
- 4.1 Distinguish between models of memory and the processes of memory.
- 4.2 Analyse the neuropsychological approach to memory.
- 4.3 Apply the concepts of cognitive psychology in improving memory.
Topics:
Neuropsychology
Course Coverage:
- Introduction to neuropsychology; understanding the relationship between brain structure and behavior; the role of neuropsychology in diagnosing and treating brain disorders.
Brain Functions and Lobes
Course Coverage:
- Overview of brain anatomy; functions of the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes; the role of the cerebellum and brainstem; understanding lateralization of brain functions.
Cognitive Activities in Relation to Brain
Course Coverage:
- Neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as perception, language, decision-making, and problem-solving; mapping cognitive activities to brain regions.
Improving Sensation and Attention
Course Coverage:
- Techniques for enhancing sensory processing; strategies to improve focus and concentration; understanding the role of attention networks in the brain.
Improving Memory
Course Coverage:
- Understanding memory systems: short-term, long-term, and working memory; techniques for memory enhancement; neuroplasticity and its role in memory improvement.
Indicative reading list
- Durso, F. T. (2007). Handbook of Applied Cognition (2nd Ed). New West Sussex: Wiley & Sons.
- Esgate, A. et al. (2005). An Introduction to Applied Cognitive Psychology. Psychology Press: New York.
- Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.) (2000). Handbook of intelligence. New York: Cambridge University Press.
- Sternberg, R. J. (2009). Applied Cognitive Psychology: Perceiving Learning and Remembering. Australia: Cengage Learning.
- Algom, D. (1992). Memory psychophysics: An Examination of its Perceptual and Cognitive Prospects. In D. Algom (Eds). Psychophysical Prospects to Cognition, Amsterdam:
- Stirling, J. (2002). Cortical functions. Routledge. Stirling, J., & Elliott, R. (2010). Introducing neuropsychology. Psychology Pres.
- Cacioppo, J. T., Tassinary, L. G., & Berntson, G. (Eds.). (2007). Handbook of psychophysiology. Cambridge University Press.
- Kevin Walsh, A. O. (1978). Neuropsychology: A clinical approach. Churchill Livingstone.
- Crawford, J. R., Parker, D. M., & McKinlay, W. W. (Eds.). (1992). A handbook of neuropsychological assessment. Psychology Press.
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
The UKeU Micro Degree course is fully online, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. You also have the option to attend live classes with UKeU. Final exams will be uploaded to the system and assessed by the UKeU academic board. Learners are required to submit assignments on time; failure to do so will require payment of a resit fee (with up to two attempts allowed). Continued non-compliance on a third occasion will result in being considered as having discontinued the course, and tuition fees will not be refunded.
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- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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- Transfer full credits & 50% tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
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