Cognitive neuroscience looks at how our brains support our thoughts, feelings and actions. This specialised degree will develop your expert knowledge and understanding of this field to a more advanced level. You will study core psychology modules with cognitive neuroscience practicals. You'll also explore topics such as brain imaging, behavioural measurement and physiological psychology.
This course is accredited by the British Psychology Society. We offer a wide range of optional modules for you to choose from. You'll be able to tailor your degree to study areas that you are personally interested in, including neuroimaging and neuropsychology.
In your third year, you will undertake your own major research project. This will allow you to explore more advanced areas of psychology such as behavioural to social psychology. You will be supported by staff members who are actively involved in their own research. Some recent projects have been in the fields of dementia research, child development and education, and improving mental health. This is also a good opportunity to align your research project with your own career ambitions.
This course comes with lots of additional opportunities between years two and three. You can choose to study abroad at our partner Universities such as Malaysia, USA, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Studying abroad can be a great life experience and teach you lots of interpersonal skills and enable you to work with different cultures. You can also choose to work on a placement year in industry. This looks great on your CV, builds your experience, and can massively help your employability.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will study fundamental areas of cognitive psychology. This will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge in this field. You will learn about developmental, social, and biological psychology.
In your second year, you will study more advanced modules in cognitive psychology. This will develop your understanding to a higher level. You will learn about human memory, neuroscience, and personality differences such as criminal behavior.
In year three you will develop an expert and specialised understanding in the field of psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C850
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including one science subject. Candidates without an A Level in a science subject may be asked to attain AAA
A pass in the science practicals element is required.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives are not accepted.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including a Science subject.
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Including a science subject and AABBB in Highers.
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To include a science subject at higher level, and at least 6,6,5 at higher level. Candidates may be asked to achieve 36 without a science subject.
Mathematics pathways 'Analysis and Approaches' and Applications and Interpretation' will both be accepted at Standard or Higher Level
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Including a science subject.
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This qualification is only accepted in combination with A level grades AB if taking a science subject, or AA or equivalent.
Including a Science subject.
Candidates without a science subject may be asked for D3, M1, M1
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate (Global Perspectives & Independent Research) Not accepted
GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B), English grade 5 (B)
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 75% or 7.5 in Mathematics
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
EU
25000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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