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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: CB81

Psychology and Neuroscience

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£33,400Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSci Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course will equip you to combine the critical, theoretical and practical skills central to psychology with a cellular, synaptic and systems-level understanding of brain function from neuroscience. The course emphasises the empirical study of the nervous system, mind and behaviour. We want our students to share a sense of fun and adventure in exploring and combining these different perspectives. International tuition fees are £33,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychology and Brain Function
Neuroscience Laboratory Methods and Data Analysis
Cellular and Synaptic Mechanisms
Cognitive Psychology and Neural Basis
Biological Psychology and Physiological Systems
Research Methods in Psychology and Neuroscience
Social Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience
Advanced Neuroscience Research Project
UCAS Code:CB81
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA - AAB

Standard offer: A*AA including two core science/maths subjects. Contextual offer: AAB including AB in two core science/maths subjects. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers

International Baccalaureate

34 - 38 points

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two core science/maths subjects. Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two core science/maths subjects. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£133,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£30,000
3 years£23,000£26,500£34,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£49,500

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
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 46% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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

48%Working
15%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
35%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
59%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
61%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Psychology and Neuroscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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