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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BC18

Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£36,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology course combines major topics in experimental psychology and neuroscience to offer a broad grounding in this exciting field of behavioural science. The psychology component covers topics including: - how humans think (cognitive processes); - how the world is sensed (perception); - comparative and developmental studies; - clinical psychology. The neuroscience component of the course examines how the brain and nervous system work to generate behaviour, perception, movement, the action of drugs on the nervous system, sleep, memory and other ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Neurobiology of the Nervous System
Cognitive Psychology and Human Thinking
Perception and Sensory Processing
Developmental Psychology across the Lifespan
Research Methods and Statistics
Neuropharmacology and Drug Action
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Disorders
Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neuroscience Techniques
UCAS Code:BC18
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

AAA-AAB: - AAB including two core sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, or: - AAA including one core science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths) and one of the following subjects: Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education. Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

35 - 36 points

36 - 35 points overall. 6, 6, 6 to 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry, but can include Physics, Geography, Psychology or Mathematics (AA and AI are both considered). Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£108,600

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,000
5 years£24,000£29,500£36,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
86%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

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£10,000scholarship value
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About University of Manchester

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