Program Overview

Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience BSc

Course Overview

Cognitive neuroscience looks at how our brains support our thoughts, feelings, and actions. On this course, you'll study core psychology modules with cognitive neuroscience practicals. You'll develop skills in brain imaging, behavioral measurement, and physiological psychology.

Key Information

• Qualification: BSc Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA
• UCAS Code: C850
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Biological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis
  • Practical Methods: Labs and Workshops
  • Social Psychology
  • Optional modules:
    • Addiction and the Brain
    • Psychological Approaches to Therapy
• Year 2:
  • Advanced Developmental Psychology
  • Advanced Social Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology 2
  • Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
  • Neuroscience and Behaviour
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Practical Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience 1
  • Practical Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience 2
  • Research Methods and Analysis 1
  • Research Methods and Analysis 2
• Year 3:
  • Psychology Research Project
  • Optional modules:
    • Applying Social Psychology to Societal Issues
    • Cognitive Development and Autism
    • Current Issues in Psychology: Debates and Applications
    • Mechanisms of Learning and Psychopathology
    • Neuropsychology and Applied Neuroimaging
    • Neuropsychology of Action: The Body in the Brain
    • Social Neuroscience Research
    • The Visual Brain: Evolution, Development, Learning and Adaptation
    • Understanding Developmental Disorders

Additional Costs

• All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.
• You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies.
• Due to our commitment to sustainability, we don’t print lecture notes but these are available digitally.
• You will be given £5 worth of printer credits a year. You are welcome to buy more credits if you need them. It costs 4p to print one black and white page.
• If you study abroad, you will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
• If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in.
• An optional cost is incentives to encourage participation in project work, such as chocolate. Any costs incurred should be minimal.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
• Home students: Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

Careers Overview

• A degree in psychology gives you skills for a career in psychology as well as transferable skills that can be used in business, education, marketing, and legal sectors.
• Previous graduate jobs include:
  • Mental health worker
  • Therapy assistant
  • Civil servant
  • Accountant
  • HR adviser
  • Recruiter
  • Police officer
  • Marketing executive
  • Merchandising assistant
• Many graduates choose to continue studying for a master's or PhD. This is a good option if you want to choose a specialism such as sport psychology or cognitive neuroscience. You then may decide to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a university.

Job Prospects

• 86.40% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £27,834.
• HESA Graduate Outcomes cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Careers Advice

• Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
• Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements, and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.