Dr. Usha Goswami

Professor

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Biography

Usha Goswami is a Professor of Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, where she directs the Centre for Neuroscience. She is also an Education Fellow at St John's College. Her research focuses on cognitive development and the neural mechanisms underlying reading and spelling development, particularly in the context of dyslexia. With extensive expertise in EEG techniques, she investigates how cognitive reasoning and analogy facilitate learning processes across various educational domains. Her work is instrumental in bridging neuroscience and education, addressing fundamental questions about how children develop essential cognitive skills.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.