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Neuropsychology

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

If you’d like to make a difference to the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases, tumours, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries then our BSc (Hons) Neuropsychology course is perfect for you.

This course explores how the brain influences behaviour, cognition, and emotion. You’ll gain hands-on experience with neuropsychological techniques while building a strong foundation in core areas of psychology. You'll graduate with both specialist knowledge and a broad understanding of the discipline as a whole.

Why study with us

  • Our Neuropsychology degree will be taught in short, focused blocks, offering a structured learning experience.

  • Graduate with a professionally recognised degree. You'll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

  • Take advantage of our flexible degree routes to graduate with a degree for the career you want. As you progress through the course you can ensure that your final degree reflects your interests and aspirations.

What you'll do

  • Take the opportunity to work as an intern within our Brain Imaging Laboratory or Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience lab to consolidate your learning and improve your employment prospects.

  • Learn about emerging ideas, contemporary issues and research developments within the field of Neuropsychology.

  • Benefit from our outstanding range of facilities. You'll have access to more than 25 laboratories where you’ll take part in research studies and learn about neuropsychological techniques.

Future Careers

Our Neuropsychology degree will provide you with the opportunity to pursue a number of different career paths. Careers can involve working with people with a range of needs such as:

Neurodegenerative diseases
Tumours
Stroke
Traumatic injuries
Brain injuries
Your career may also lead you to undertake research either in industry or academia.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C860
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
C860
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points

A level

104 to 120 UCAS points at A2

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

Access to HE Diploma

104 to 120 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

104 to 120 UCAS points

AS - Not accepted

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

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 to 120 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

104 to 120 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM - DDM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D* - D*D

T Level - M

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 3 other psychology courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Lancashire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

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55 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

75 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government

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