CITY College, University Of York Europe Campus
Sofia, Bulgaria
Degree Title: Master of Arts in Clinical Neuropsychology
Dual degree: Upon successful completion of the programme graduates are awarded the MA in Clinical Neuropsychology degree directly from the University of York. Graduates also receive an undergraduate degree from the New Bulgarian University (NBU) by fulfilling the NBU requirements.
Course duration: 3 years (classes 2 weekends per month; one weekend is taught by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and the other by NBU)
Entry Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or any other health-related or biomedical disciplines
Admission requirements: Applicants should apply independently to both CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and NBU by filling in their respective application forms. To be officially admitted to the programme, applicants should comply with both institutions' entry requirements and should be accepted as students by both.
For more information about the joint University of York and NBU degree, graduates may contact our Country Office in Sofia (23 Tvardishki prohod street, Fl. 9, office 34 , Tel: +359 2 961 62 63, +359 888/ 43 57 50) or fill in the online form below or contact NBU directly.
Course overview
The MA in Clinical Neuropsychology focuses on the understanding of behavioural and cognitive deficits that follow brain damage in clinical populations, such as individuals with neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. different types of dementia and multiple sclerosis), epilepsy, tumor, stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc., as well as children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Besides an advanced coverage of core areas in Neuropsychology – Neuroscience, the programme includes units focusing on themes in the frontiers of scientific research (e.g. the Neuroscience of Arts unit). Students are also equipped with the skills and knowledge required to efficiently assess individuals, accurately diagnose their conditions and appropriately develop rehabilitation programmes that can improve their cognitive functioning and quality of life. In doing so, students receive training in specialized neuropsychological assessment procedures. The programme offers its students the opportunity to get a postgraduate British University degree and acquire hands-on experience in Clinical Neuropsychology in the context of a structured Practicum, supervised by specialized staff.
The programme is open to candidates with a degree in psychology as well as graduates and professionals from health-related disciplines.
What will I learn?
Students receive practical training on Neuropsychological Assessment. Also, our students will be trained to develop personalized intervention programmes for patients with brain injury.
This is an English taught Master’s programme on Clinical Neuropsychology (with a practicum) that gives its graduates the opportunity to get a postgraduate British University degree and acquire their practical experience on Clinical Neuropsychology. Students can seek professional rights via the International route of the Health and Care Professions Council (UK) on an individual basis as a Practitioner Psychologist.