Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
University of Leicester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons) at University of Leicester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in psychology (non-specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in psychology (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of psychology (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21500 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £18000 - £25000 | £21000 - £30500 |
All psychology (non-specific) courses of University of Leicester
Salary of all UK Graduates of psychology (non-specific)
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22243 | £21041 | £24830 |
25-75 percentile range | £19635 - £25949 | £15740 - £25560 | £18559 - £30804 |
All psychology (non-specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
How can we harness the brain’s activity to better understand how we think, feel and behave? This is what cognitive neuroscience is all about. And studied side-by-side with psychology, the answers have an impressive range of real-world applications.
Course description
Study Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience at the University Leicester and you will benefit from a flexible degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society and taught by leading academics.
You’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research in our state-of-the art facilities including the £42 million George Davies Centre. You will also have the option to study abroad for a year in The Netherlands, or opt for a placement year in industry to further develop your employability and life skills.
You will graduate with the ability to apply rigorous psychological scientific reasoning and argumentation skills to solve problems. The accredited nature of the course means that you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society; the necessary first step on the way to becoming a professional psychologist.
Our research-led teaching means you will learn from leading academics delivering cutting-edge knowledge. We also provide you with the opportunity to conduct your own psychological research, from design right through to analysis of data and write-up, ensuring that you are fully competent in the use of the statistical methods and software required to analyse the data you collect.
You will study topics in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, research methods and statistics, psychopathology and individual differences, and historical developments of psychological science. You will also study about how we investigate the brain basis of behaviour, the link between neural functioning and cognitive processes as well as the biological basis of mental health. You will learn through lectures, seminars, discussion groups and practical projects carried out in one of our many specialist laboratories.
Our degree is flexible enough for you to transfer to our Psychology BSc or Applied Psychology BSc at the end of your first year if that’s the path you wish to choose, or transfer to Medicine.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons) at University of Leicester
30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for home students is reviewed annually and for the academic year 2024/5 it is £9,250. The fees for following years have not yet been decided but are likely to increase each year in line with inflation, subject to government regulations. The inflation rate used will be RPIX, which includes all the items in the Retail Price Index, excluding mortgage payments. For your information, the inflation rate used by the Government when increasing the tuition fee from £9,000 to £9,250 was 2. 8%
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leicester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leicester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #30
- #37
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #42
- #55
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #151
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #35
- #301
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #31
- #342
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Leicester
About University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research university that receives its funding from public sources, located in Leicester, England. Its main campus is approximately one mile south of the city centre, close to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College. As for the other campuses, the Fielding Johnson Building is home to the university’s administration offices, while the Attenborough Tower and Engineering Building house the College of Social Sciences and laboratories respectively.
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Student composition of University of Leicester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leicester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10870
- postgraduates:
- 4215
- Total:
- 15085
Where is this programme taught
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Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 53% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £27650 | 142 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 151 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 70% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 143 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 87% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 192 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | Aston University | 88% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £20700 | 122 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience with Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 77% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 165 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023