On this British Psychological Society-accredited course, you will gain a strong grounding in key theories and research methods of cognitive psychology. You will study topics such as brain and cognition, psychology of risk, the magical visual world, psychology of language, and clinical neuropsychology. 

In your final year, you’ll implement your own research project related to cognitive psychology. Past students have researched areas such as autism, face perception, visual perception and attention, and brain activity in relation to social and non-social stimuli. 

If you’re interested in a career in mental and physical rehabilitation, neuroscience or clinical psychology, this course is ideal. Because you’ll learn to handle large data sets and gain expertise in human/computer interaction, product testing, human factors, and how we process information, you’ll also be well equipped to go into data or computer science. Alternatively, the course will provide you with a firm base for further postgraduate study in cognitive psychology. 

You’ll be able to choose from a range of psychology modules according to your interests, be they broad or specific. You’ll also have the chance to experience topics you may not have come across before. If you discover a new passion or interest during your first year, you’ll have the option to change to a different Psychology pathway, ensuring you’re on the right degree for you. 

All of our programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. 

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

On this course you'll spend nine to 12 months of your third year in a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. Your placement is the perfect opportunity to get a taster of one of the many professions that use psychological insight. We always try our best to match your career goals and interests with your placement, but because it depends on what’s available at our placement partners, we can’t guarantee specific roles. 

AFTER THE COURSE

As a Psychology graduate you can pursue a range of careers in a variety of sectors. The theoretical and research components of your degree will also provide you with a strong foundation for going on to postgraduate study, if you wish. 

Throughout your degree you’ll meet and work with respected psychologists and business leaders in a variety of settings. You’ll also benefit from a range of additional training opportunities running in parallel with your degree programme. These are carefully designed to help maximise what you have to offer future employers. They include paid placement and internship opportunities, a business training residential event, and a range of career planning support mechanisms. 

All our degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This not only means they are respected by employers – it will also put you at an advantage if you choose to progress onto postgraduate study in order to become a psychologist. 

The BSc Cognitive Psychology with Placement Year degree is ideal if you are interested in a career in rehabilitation, data management or research. This degree is also a great choice if you want to go on to postgraduate study in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, clinical psychology, business or computer science. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include: 

• Psychology 

• Legal and criminal justice 

• Social work and health care 

• Human resources and management 

• Education, research and consultancy 

• Marketing and advertising