BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience

The BSc Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience course at the University of Essex combines rigorous training in psychology with insights into the workings of the brain. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of psychology and the study of the mind and behavior along with a detailed exploration of cognitive neuroscience.Course Content: The course content includes topics such as memory, attention, decision making, and social cognition. Students are also taught how to analyse and interpret real neuroscience data.Key Modules: Notable modules within the course include Biological Psychology, Development and Social Psychology, Cognitive and Clinical Psychology along with a dedicated module on Data Analysis for Psychology. In the final year, students have the opportunity to undertake a project in Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This allows graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society and access to the widest range of training, development and employment opportunities in psychology.Future Careers: By undertaking this course, students can pursue careers in diverse fields like clinical, educational, forensic, sport and exercise, and occupational psychology. Graduates may also find work in a variety of sectors such as health and social work, public administration and defence, education, and finance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.