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Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Why this course?

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
  • Study in our state-of-the-art psychological labs.
  • Top 10 in London for student satisfaction in Psychology (NSS 2024).
About this course: Welcome to our BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience and your gateway to uncovering the mysteries of how we think, learn, and perceive the world around us. You’ll receive a firm grounding in your foundation year to equip you to succeed in your degree. As you progress through the course, you'll delve into the cutting-edge research, neuro-imaging techniques, and cognitive psychology principles that underpin this dynamic field. Cognitive neuroscientists explore how the brain and connections in the brain influence our mental processes, including our memory, perceptions and reasoning. Psychologists examine the developmental, psychological and environmental factors that influence our behaviour. This exciting, unique degree will give you the skills to understand the relationship between the human brain and our behaviour, and which areas of the brain support these cognitive functions. Skills: As a Roehampton student, we will ensure you graduate with an expert skillset. This includes:
  • In-depth understanding of human behaviour and the functioning of the brain and its systems.
  • Advanced skills in critical reasoning, analysis, and research as well as interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Professional experience through our work experience module, so you can apply your knowledge and professional skills to your chosen workplace.
Career options You’ll be prepared to go into a range of careers and industries. This includes:
  • Scientific research and teaching in neuroscience and psychology.
  • Further study in order to become a forensic, health, counselling, sport, occupational, educational or clinical psychologist.
  • Pharmaceutical industry, including drug development, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
  • Clinical and healthcare sector.
  • Data science.
  • Health science and health services research.
  • Science communication, including museum work, public engagement and scientific publishing.
Your potential roles could be:
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Healthcare researcher
  • Clinical trials manager

How to apply

29Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
C821
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £16950 Year 1
International £16950 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/
Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with Foundation Year at University of Roehampton - UCAS