Neural Engineering with Psychology (Including Placement Year) Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Neural Engineering with Psychology (Including Placement Year) Beng (Hon)
The BEng (Hons) Neural Engineering with Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll build a strong foundation in core engineering and computer science theory, as well as the skills and tools to resolve existing problems and create new neural technologies.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BEng (Hons) Neural Engineering with Psychology gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – neural technology that make a real impact on peoples lives, such as ...
<strong>The BEng (Hons) Neural Engineering with Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll build a strong foundation in core engineering and computer science theory, as well as the skills and tools to resolve existing problems and create new neural technologies.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BEng (Hons) Neural Engineering with Psychology gives you the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – neural technology that make a real impact on peoples lives, such as those with chronic conditions and neurological disorders. You’ll learn about brain-computer and neural interfaces, brain-activity recording and simulation, AI and machine learning.<br/><br/>You’ll learn from active computer scientists and engineers whose work and teaching are driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence. You’ll also be taught in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, which will give you a foundation in the cognitive processes within the human brain.<br/><br/>You’ll also be able to undertake a project or product development specified by a member of academic staff or a partner company.<br/><br/>Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate as a creative, experimental and focused engineer, in high demand from the IT and engineering sectors, ready to explore further how electronics can impact the world around you.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H170
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
GCSE Maths C/4 is also required. Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £25,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |









































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