Nottingham Trent University campus

Arts & Humanities

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A specialised variant of the BSc Psychology that emphasises cognition and neuroscience, with specialist final-year options on the mechanisms of the human brain and mind. It is BPS accredited and covers all core areas of the BPS curriculum.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: Three years full-time or four years with placement  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules in years one and two are tailored to cognition and neuroscience, including Brain, Behaviour and Cognition, with specialist option modules in year three.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply psychology skills across a wide range of careers, with BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership giving access to further professional psychology training.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: standard offer 128 UCAS Tariff points (full-time) or 136 (sandwich); contextual offer 120 (full-time) or 128 (sandwich), from up to four qualifications. Contextual offers and tariff conversion are as stated; no more than one A-level in a performance, artistic or creative subject (such as Art, Dance or Drama) is preferred, though all applications are considered individually. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. International applicants: academic requirements as stated for the course; English language requirement per the university English language requirements page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Full-time; placement year charged at a reduced fee set for the year it takes place Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time or four years with placement

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Book a Consultation

Explore

Help & Support

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Get the latest courses, scholarships and events in your inbox.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.

Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund Policy