The module provides advanced training in research methods as a suitable foundation for a PhD research degree in cognitive neuroscience.Graduates will acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of a broad range of quantitative and qualitative empirical methods to address cognitive neuroscience issues.Graduates will be able to select and apply as appropriate a range of quantitative and qualitative empirical methods to answer cognitive neuroscience questions.Graduates will be able to understand, plan and design an empirical investigation in one or more research topic in the field of cognitive neuroscienceGraduates will be able to assemble and integrate evidence from a variety of sources, and evaluate a range of contemporary issues in cognitive neuroscienceGraduates will be able to report, interpret and discuss original research findings to expert and naïve audience. Graduates will be able to reflect on their own performance and make constructive use of feedback. Work independently, and plan work effectively.