Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
University of Sussex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biomedical sciences (non-specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in biomedical sciences (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 | £24500 | £28000 | £34500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £29000 | £20000 - £32000 | £25000 - £40000 |
All biomedical sciences (non-specific) courses of University of Sussex
Salary of all UK Graduates of biomedical sciences (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
=8th in the UK for Psychology (Shanghai 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects)
Top 20 in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course
Study in one of the largest schools of psychology in the UK and tailor your course to your interests, choosing from an extensive range of modules.
Our course provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between mind and brain. It is jointly taught by neuroscientists and psychologists. Whatever your area of interest - clinical, cognitive, forensic, health, social psychology, child development or neuroscience - we have the expertise to support you.
You'll enjoy some of the most advanced research facilities for studying psychology anywhere in the country. This includes a child development research suite and the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre, housing MRI and PET/CT.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
About Sussex
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
Location
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
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 Neuroscience BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex
15% | Media Professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | including at least 60 in each component |
PTE Academic | 62 | including at least 59 in all four skills |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing. |
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. |
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 | £25000 | year 1 |
International | £25000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
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 Sussex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Sussex in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #33
- #40
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #76
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #70
- #90
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #15
- #97
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #125
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #23
- #126
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Sussex
About University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is a publicly funded research university based in Falmer, Brighton. The university is surrounded by South Downs National Park, which makes it the only English university to be situated in a National Park. Sussex also formed part of the 1994 Group, a coalition of research-intensive universities in the UK which was dissolved in 2013.
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Student composition of University of Sussex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Sussex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14375
- postgraduates:
- 4225
- Total:
- 18600
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 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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023