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Program Overview:
This degree focuses on how people perceive, think, learn, and remember, exploring the mental processes that underlie human behavior. It’s ideal for students fascinated by the workings of the mind and keen to understand cognition through scientific study.
Curriculum Structure
First Year
You will start with core modules like Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods, giving you a broad foundation in psychological principles and scientific approaches.
Second Year
In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding through modules such as Attention and Perception, Memory and Learning, and Research Methods in Psychology, combining theory with experimental practice.
Third Year
The final year offers advanced study in areas like Decision Making, Language and Cognition, and a Research Project, allowing you to specialize and conduct independent research in cognitive psychology.
Focus areas:
Perception, memory, learning, decision making, experimental research.
Learning outcomes:
Understand cognitive processes, apply experimental methods, critically evaluate psychological research, conduct independent studies.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), supporting progression toward Chartered Psychologist status.
Reputation (employability rankings):
UEA is consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities for Psychology (Guardian University Guide 2024), with strong research and graduate employability.
At UEA, you’ll actively explore the processes behind thinking, memory, perception, and decision-making through hands-on experiments and data analysis. The program emphasizes learning through doing, with practical sessions in cutting-edge labs and access to specialised software, helping you build research skills that are highly valued in psychology careers.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
Graduates from this degree are well-equipped for roles in research, healthcare, technology, and education. The program’s strong emphasis on research and analytical skills prepares you for both employment and advanced study.
Common career paths include:
Cognitive Research Assistant, Human Factors Specialist, Data Analyst, Educational Psychologist Trainee
You’ll be supported by:
Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates continue to MSc or PhD programmes in Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, or Clinical Psychology — with UEA’s research centres providing a strong base for postgraduate success.
IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) TOEFL - Overall score of 79 with a subscore of 21GCSE - English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. Secondary school transcripts & certificates (e.g. A-level, IB, Access to HE, BTEC) showing required gradesA motivation letter/SOP demonstrating your interest in cognitive psychology, career goals, and academic background. Required by UCAS applications At least one (or two) academic references. These should be from teachers or lecturers who can speak to your academic abilities and suitability for the courseA scanned copy of your valid passport is required (for international fee and visa purposes) Cognitive psychologistResearch scientistHuman factors specialistNeuropsychologistData analystUser experience (UX) researcherMental health practitionerAcademic lecturerEducational psychologist assistantBehavioral therapist
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University of East Anglia
