BSc (Hons) Cognitive Psychology at University of East Anglia

Cognitive psychology explores how we perceive the world, remember experiences, learn, communicate and make decisions. You’ll develop skills to evaluate evidence and understand how experiments reveal how the mind works. With BSc Cognitive Psychology, you’ll explore how the mind processes information through attention, memory, language and problem-solving.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll study one integrated core module that will provide a strong foundation for developing your understanding of psychological theory, research and its application.

Career pathways

With a degree in Cognitive Psychology, you could launch a career as a: Research Assistant: Work on cognitive or neuroscientific research projects, helping design studies, collect data and analyse findings User Experience (UX) Researcher: Investigate how people think, perceive and interact with digital products, using psychological insights to improve design and usability Assistant Psychologist: Support qualified psychologists by collecting data, delivering structured interventions and contributing to assessments in clinical, educational or research settings Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant: Support individuals with memory, attention or executive‑function difficulties, helping them develop strategies to improve everyday functioning Data Analyst: Use research and analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns and support evidence‑based decision‑making

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