Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)

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, behavioural measurement and physiological psychology.

In years one and three you'll have optional modules to choose from. This is your chance to explore the areas of psychology that you find interesting. As we have experts across the spectrum of psychology, we are able to offer you a choice from different areas. For example, the Neuropsychology and Applied Neuroimaging module covers the effect of brain damage. You'll learn how it can impair language, memory and motor control.

Our research is transforming lives. We want our students to be part of this. In your final year, you'll do your own research project. You'll have a wide choice of topics. These could be from behavioural to social psychology.

Previous project topics include:


- anxiety and mental health


- neurodiversity


- spatial cognition


- brain imaging


Computer science pathway

The optional year in computer science will develop your skills in the interdisciplinary field of psychology and computer science. You will learn how the two subjects work together and you can study topics such as human-computer interaction and computer programming. By choosing this pathway you will graduate with a specialised degree, titled BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with a year in Computer Science. This specialised degree will open up a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a fast-evolving industry. You can choose this optional third-year pathway in year two once you enrol.

Study abroad

On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.