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 £30400 193 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology with Placement Year BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 0% 5% £9250 £17100 140 Norwich On campus Full-time
Cognitive Science BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 72% 0% 0% £9250 £30400 205 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 0% 5% £9250 £17100 £18000 140 Norwich On campus Full-time
Philosophy & Cognitive Science BA (Hons) New College of the Humanities 84% 0% 15% £9250 £14000 128 London On campus Full-time
Cognitive Psychology BSc (Hons) University of East Anglia 71% 0% 5% £9250 £17100 £18000 140 Norwich On campus Full-time
Cognitive Science BSc (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19080 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Cognitive Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19080 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Philosophy of Biological and Cognitive Sciences MA University of Bristol - - - £5350 - - 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 Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) University of Essex - - - - - - Colchester On campus Full-time
Cognitive Science PhD University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton On campus Full-time
Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science MA University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £21032 £21763 £25797
25-75 percentile range £18645 - £25161 £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 £18917 £20942 £24644
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23333 £14535 - £30849 £17389 - £32656
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

25% Caring personal services
15% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Engineering professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

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) Dec 20, 2022

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 £21032 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)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Philosophy & Cognitive Science - BA (Hons) at New College of the Humanities received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 84 out of 100 among 20 respondents.