Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 Biomedical Sciences (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 | £25000 | £24000 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27500 | £20500 - £28000 | £22500 - £31500 |
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Reading
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 | £23009 | £21123 | £25050 |
25-75 percentile range | £20047 - £26449 | £15818 - £25646 | £18783 - £31090 |
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Course Description
Learn about the structure and functions of the human brain through this challenging and technical BSc Psychology with Neuroscience degree.
This course will provide you with a solid grounding in neuroscience and is ideal if you are interested in careers or further study in that area. It will also enable you to move on to further training to become a professional psychologist and is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
As a psychology student you can take advantage of the Department's research laboratories and resources for measuring physiological variables, such as heart rate. The Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics, housed within the Department, is equipped with a range of physiology and neuroimaging technologies – including an MRI scanner, TMS, EEG and pain labs. There are many opportunities for you to get involved with its research.
The first two years of the course provide you with a broad overview of psychology, and are required for BPS qualification. You will study modules covering areas such as cognition, neuroscience, development, personality and social psychology. Neuroscience modules are taught by staff from the internationally renowned Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics.
In the final year, you can explore the areas that interest you most through a wide range of optional modules. Your final-year project will allow you to immerse yourself further into the field of neuroscience by conducting research supervised by an expert in the field. Modules are regularly revised in order to incorporate the latest developments in neuroscience, ensuring that your knowledge and skills are always up to date.
Placement
You will have the opportunity to gain professional experience through work placements during the second year of the course. These can take place at an outside organisation such as a charity, or within the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics. Alternatively, you can volunteer as a research assistant on a range of projects within the Department.
During your final year, you can opt to spend a term studying at a university abroad. We have links with many European institutions, as well as places further afield including locations in Australia, USA and Canada.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
15% | Other Health Professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Other Educational Professionals |
5% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBB.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
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Trinity ISE | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £27650 | year 1 |
International | £27650 | year 1 |
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 Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #27
- #34
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #60
- #76
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #28
- #151
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #28
- #176
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #31
- #201
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #25
- #281
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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 Reading
About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University College London | 59% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £32100 | 192 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience including Professional Training Year BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | Middlesex University | 71% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £15100 | 106 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 53% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £27650 | 142 | Reading | 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 | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27200 | 164 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 189 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 66% | 3% | 4% | £9250 | £29700 | 141 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22100 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023