Cognitive Psychology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Cognitive Science (Humanities) MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 73% 0% 0% £9250 £34800 187 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology with Placement Year BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 4% 5% £9250 £20600 157 Norwich On campus Full-time
Cognitive Science BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 72% 0% 2% £9250 £34800 194 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 4% 5% £9250 £20600 157 Norwich On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 4% 0% £9250 £20600 157 Norwich On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology MSc University of East Anglia 71% 4% 5% £9250 £20600 157 Norwich On campus Full-time
Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences MA University of Bristol - - - £6300 - - Bristol On campus Part-time
Cognitive Development and Disorders MSc MSc University of Leeds - - - - - - Leeds On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology MSc University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology PhD University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Cognitive Science MSc The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Philosophy, Mental Health and Psychology MA University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Cognitive Psychology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23649 £21763 £25797
25-75 percentile range £19811 - £32514 £15958 - £27696 £18547 - £32367
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Cognitive Psychology courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20778 £22833 £25667
25-75 percentile range £18556 - £26056 £17333 - £25278 £18722 - £29500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Cognitive Psychology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Cognitive Psychology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Cognitive Psychology

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Government Agencies
  • Corporate Businesses
  • Private Consulting

Jobs of graduates of Cognitive Psychology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cognitive Psychology at Bath Spa University

20% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
15% Media Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Medical Practitioners
10% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Sales occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Cognitive Psychology in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cognitive Psychology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cognitive Psychology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Cognitive Psychology was £23649 15 months after graduation, £21763 3 years after graduation and £25797 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Cognitive Psychology studies:
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD