Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience University of Leicester

Overview

Study Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience at University of 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.

Careers and employability

• Graduates go on to pursue rewarding careers in a wide range of fields including teaching, marketing, insurance and risk management, health, assistant psychologists, youth offender services, human resources, care sector, mental health and disability charities, and child services research and development to name just a few. 

• Many graduates also go onto further postgraduate study.

Accreditation

All our psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, the professional body for psychologists, which is also situated in Leicester and maintains close links with the University's School of Psychology. If you graduate with at least a 2:2, you will receive the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.