BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
About this course
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, a Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology degree examining brain function, cognitive processes, and mental mechanisms. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS), allowing eligible graduates to secure Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The first year introduces essential academic concepts through Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Foundations of Neuroscience. The second year expands into specialized subjects via Social and Developmental Psychology, Applied Neuroscience, and Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition alongside Research Methods and Analysis. The final year involves advanced study and independent investigation through modules such as Neuropsychology, Neuroscience of Health and Wellbeing, and the Independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths, Grade C/4.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 66 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 16%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 72%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Foundations of Neuroscience
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Applied Neuroscience
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Independent Research Project
- Skills for the Future
- Neuropsychology
- Neuroscience of Health and Wellbeing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Roehampton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Roehampton?
83% 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 at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.