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BSc (Hons) Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience)

Nottingham Trent University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Nottingham Trent University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

About this course

The course is a specialised variant of our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, and includes modules tailored towards a Cognition and Neuroscience emphasis in Years One and Two, and specialist option modules in Year Three which will give you insights in the complex mechanisms of the human brain and mind.

The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum. This includes the workings of the brain the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to peoples lives and society. You'll also consider how all of these impact and relate to psychology.

You'll be taught by our team of over 150 expert psychologists in one of the largest Psychology departments in the UK, and will be able to take advantage of our innovative Psychology laboratories to carry out your research and data analysis. Our teaching is delivered by scholars who are recognised as world-leading as evidenced by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

How youre taught

The BSc (Hons) Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) course is taught by experienced staff used to working with students from a range of backgrounds and with varying levels of skill and experience.

To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, you will receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods that include lectures, workshops, and one-on-one supervision.

How will I be assessed?

You'll be assessed in a variety of ways and on a modular basis – through traditional means such as examinations, research reports and essays, but also in more innovative ways which may include blogs, reflective essays and podcasts.

Your final year project is a cornerstone of the degree and is your opportunity to put all you've learned into practice! Our diverse approach to assessment allows students to demonstrate the breadth of their abilities and provides opportunity for everyone to excel.

The range of assessment tools has been acknowledged as one of the strengths of the course by the BPS Accreditation Committee and External Examiners.

In response to student feedback, the University introduced a policy ensuring you receive feedback on your assessed coursework within three weeks of submission. This timely feedback means you have the chance to incorporate suggestions for improvement in your future assignments.

Careers and employability

Core skills

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) course is designed so that you can develop all the knowledge and skills that you'll need for your future career.

The diversity of our curriculum means that the course will enable you to develop a number of key transferrable skills that will be of use in a wide range of careers.

Excellent work experience opportunities

Work-like experience opportunities are an integral part of the course and will feature at all levels of study. You'll be given the opportunity to engage in a number of types of activity which are supported and assessed through core modules.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    55th out of 94 5

    43rd out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    123 54%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    78th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    25th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    130 61%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    41st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    53rd

    6

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