Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Psychology and cognitive neuroscience together address the relationship between the brain and the mind, examining both the mental processes through which people perceive, think, remember, and reason, and the neural mechanisms that underlie those processes. Psychology brings the conceptual frameworks and scientific methods of the behavioural sciences, while cognitive neuroscience contributes the neuroscientific tools and paradigms that allow researchers to investigate the brain directly. Their combination is increasingly central to understanding conditions from memory disorders and depression to the neural basis of decision-making and consciousness.

At Roehampton University, this three-year full-time degree gives you hands-on experience with advanced neuroscience tools including EEG and TMS, developing practical laboratory competence alongside theoretical depth. You will learn from expert researchers and access state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, investigating how brain connections influence mental processes including memory, perception, reasoning, and emotion. A foundation year is included, building the scientific and academic preparation needed for the main programme, and a sandwich year and work placement opportunities are integrated, giving you professional experience in relevant research or clinical settings.

The typical entry tariff is 88 points.

Graduates from psychology and cognitive neuroscience programmes are well placed for careers in clinical neuropsychology, neuroscience research, cognitive rehabilitation, mental health services, brain imaging research, and human factors in technology design. Many go on to postgraduate study in neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive science, or related health and scientific disciplines. The degree also provides a strong foundation for medicine, dentistry, or allied health professions for those who want to apply their neuropsychological knowledge in clinical contexts.