BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year, a psychology degree exploring the relationship between the mind and the brain. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a foundation year designed to prepare students for degree-level study, and holds British Psychological Society accreditation. The foundation year begins with Academic Language and Skills 1, Academic Language and Skills 2, Academic Language and Skills 5, and Understanding the Person. The second year progresses through Professional and Academic Skills, Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics, and Key Studies in Psychology. Subsequent years cover An Introduction to Designing and Implementing Research, Introduction to Neuropsychology and Neuroscience, Biopsychology, and Cognitive Psychology. Advanced studies feature Neuroscience Techniques, Advanced Social and Cognitive Neuroscience, and The Honours Project. Optional modules allow students to explore subjects such as Cyber Psychology and New Media and Psychology of Loss and Trauma.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. If you don't have the above qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications or experience, we'll be happy to consider your application. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 1
- Academic Language and Skills 2
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Understanding the Person
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Key Studies in Psychology
- Perspective in Psychology
- An Introduction to Designing and Implementing Research
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Introduction to Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience Techniques
- The Honours Project
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Applied Experience
- Advanced Social and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £25,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 54 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.