Psychology with Human Neuroscience MPsych

Course Overview - Psychology with Human Neuroscience MPsych

Stand out with masters-level training in psychology and human neuroscience. Build on foundations of psychology and neuroscience in the first three years; the fourth year uses an immersive approach to prepare you for a career in neuroscience research.

Active learning
Learn as you practise, applying your knowledge in practical activities within our psychology experiential learning lab, and building experience from the start.

Real-world experience
Apply your skills and knowledge with an optional placement year, or take part in an international exchange year by...

Course Information

2 options available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

CC89

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

120

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Any subjects are considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Any subjects are considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

120 UCAS Tariff points including Irish Highers. Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted as GCSE equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 UCAS Tariff points including 2 Advanced Highers . Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted as GCSE equivalent.

Extended Project

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

A level

120 points from a minimum of three A Levels. Any subjects are considered.

T Level

Merit overall with C or above in core component

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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Fees and funding

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