Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and methods at the forefront of both psychology and cognitive neuroscience, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - li...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and methods at the forefront of both psychology and cognitive neuroscience, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.<br/><br/>You’ll feel confident on the differences between psychologists and cognitive neuroscientists, the questions they ask and the methods they use. Discover which areas you want to specialise in – or keep your knowledge broad and inclusive.<br/><br/>Gain work experience alongside your studies by working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant, undertaking an internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners and supporting psychology outreach.<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 on the path to a neuroscientist, psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as health, clinical and educational psychology.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
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
C808
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
30
Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
T Level
D
We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
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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 | £24,360 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |












































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