Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience

Course summary
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 - 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.
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.
Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.
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.
How to apply
Application codes
- Course code:
- C808
- Institution code:
- E70
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- Data from:
- This course and 15 other psychology courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- AAB
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- DDD
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Course optionsUniversity of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email:admit@essex.ac.uk
Phone:01206 873666
Fax: 01206 872808
