Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience, BSc (Hons)

Goldsmiths' BSc in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience provides a cutting-edge exploration of human behaviour, emphasising neuroscientific perspectives on the mind and actions. Students engage with real-world issues through a bio-psycho-social lens, addressing topics like social justice, health, wellbeing, and AI. The curriculum integrates research skills—quantitative and qualitative—using advanced facilities such as EEG suites, infant labs, and virtual reality labs, while fostering community through group activities, peer support, and personalised mentoring. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, it equips graduates for diverse careers by developing transferable skills and eligibility for chartered membership.The programme structures learning around interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing, Cognition and Culture, and Life and Society, supplemented by research methods and professional development training. In later years, students select optional modules and may undertake a placement year for practical experience. Final-year studies include a supervised research dissertation in cognitive neuroscience and bespoke options, with assessments encompassing essays, presentations, exams, and projects to build skills for employment and further study.

Year 1 (credit level 4) Learning will be structured across three interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 (credit level 5) As in Year 1, learning will be structured across our three core interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. In addition, you will select elective options worth 30 credits. Optional placement year The degree includes an optional placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. The placement year is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. You'll be supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who will provide you with guidance and liaison between you and your employer. Year 3/4 (credit level 6) Research dissertation In your final year, you will carry out an individual research project under the close supervision of a member of faculty in the Department of Psychology. You'll also take the following compulsory module: Cognitive Neuroscience Option modules Finally you will choose 4 bespoke option modules. The modules currently available are: Topics in Neuropsychology Multivariate Statistical Methods Addictive Behaviours Psychology and Law Behavioural Genetics Psychological Approaches to Music The Interpersonal Self Neurodevelopment, Neurodiversity and Education Clinical Psychology: Common Presentations and Interventions Social Psychology of Social Problems Psychology of the Arts, Aesthetics and Attraction Cross-Cultural and Individual Differences in Attention and Awareness Introduction to Coding in R and MATLAB Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.