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University degree

Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Investigate the mechanisms underlying language, action, attention, emotion and social processes, with options for a placement or year abroad. 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.

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. 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.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts9%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts13%
96-111 pts12%
112-127 pts22%
128-143 pts6%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts11%
176-191 pts1%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
74% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel74%
otherHE15%
none4%
other4%
access2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
43%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
94%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£24,500
3 years on
£27,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
94%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback72%
Academic support82%
Well organised90%
Learning resources86%
Student community94%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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