Nottingham Trent University

BSc Psychology Cognition and Neuroscience

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The BSc Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) at Nottingham Trent University is a specialised extension of the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree and includes modules which are designed towards a cognition and neuroscience emphasis in years one and two and specialist option modules in year three, which will give students insights into the complex mechanisms of the human brain and mind.

The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and covers all the core areas of psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum.This includes the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives and society.

Students will also consider how all of these impact and relate to psychology, and they will be taught by the team of over 150 expert psychologists in one of the largest psychology departments in the UK and will be able to take advantage of innovative psychology laboratories to carry out their research and data analysis. The department's teaching is delivered by scholars who are recognised as world-leading, as evidenced by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 120 - 136 points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS: International students are required to score a maximum of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Reading.
  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score no less than 59 in any element.
  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition: International students are required to score an overall of 72 with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Careers in BSc Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) include roles such as:

  • Neuropsychologist.
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Audiologist
  • Medical and physician roles

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) in Nottingham Trent University is £17,950 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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