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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Neuroscience

University of Reading

(3.7)
113 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology with Neuroscience course at University of Reading.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C8B1

Here's what University of Reading says about its Psychology with Neuroscience course.

Learn about the structure and functions of the human brain through this challenging and technical BSc Psychology with Neuroscience degree.

This course will provide you with a solid grounding in neuroscience and is ideal if you are interested in careers or further study in that area. It will also enable you to move on to further training to become a professional psychologist and is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). 93% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 64% of responders from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences).

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/psychology-ug/bsc-psychology-with-neuroscience.

Source: University of Reading

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

Location

Main Site | Reading

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Neuroscience

• Psychology

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Modules may include:

  • Introduction to Neuroscience Methods
  • Debates in Mental Health
  • Development Across the Lifespan
  • Language in the Brain
  • Health Psychology and Behaviour Change.

*Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

University of Reading reviews

(3.7)
Based on 113 reviews from University of Reading's students and alumni
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3rd year

Neuroscience

lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union

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3rd year

Neuroscience

if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!

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3rd year

Neuroscience

i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!

(5)

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3rd year

Neuroscience

always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!

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3rd year

Neuroscience

i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!

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3rd year

Neuroscience

absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...

(5)

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Psychology with Neuroscience course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Psychology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

61%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

85%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

79%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

81%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

77%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

67%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

77%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

79%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

The Psychology with Neuroscience course at University of Reading features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Psychology
Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female70%Male28%Other2%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students440
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryC
MathematicsC
PsychologyB
GeographyB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male17%Other1%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
Number of students875
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
BiologyB
SociologyB
English LiteratureB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Psychology with Neuroscience course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Reading graduates across each of those subject areas.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Psychology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

50%

Say it fits with future plans

30%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5%

Engineering professionals

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

65%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Caring personal services

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Psychology with Neuroscience course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Reading graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Medical sciences
Psychology

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£29.2k

Third year after graduation

£33.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£31k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology with Neuroscience.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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