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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C859
Cognitive Science
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
3 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the BSc (Hons) Cognitive Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Cognitive Science, like psychology, aims to understand the mind's complexities and how the brain's mental processes influence behaviour. It emerged in the 1950s as a response to Behaviourism, which argued that behaviour is shaped by past experiences and conditioning. This theory became difficult to defend, especially for researchers studying language development, which Behaviourism couldn’t explain. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Cognitive Psychology Foundations
Neuroscience and Brain Function
Language and Linguistics
Perception and Attention
Memory and Learning
Research Methods in Cognitive Science
Artificial Intelligence and Cognition
Philosophy of Mind
UCAS Code:C859
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB excluding General Studies .GCSE Mathematics minimum Grade B or 6 required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points Mathematics or Mathematical Studies to offered at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,700
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,100
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £32,000 | £39,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
67%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
89%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Newcastle University
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