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Newcastle University Undergraduate programs Cognitive Science BSc
Newcastle University Undergraduate programs

Newcastle University Undergraduate programs

Cognitive Science BSc

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

BSc

3 up to

4 years

English

Full time

Sep 2026

GBP 30,000 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Cognitive Science BSc program explores the scientific study of the mind and its processes, integrating psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and neuroscience. This innovative course emphasizes hands-on experience and research skills, preparing students to understand complex cognitive systems. Students can expect a mix of lectures, practical activities, and collaborative projects over the duration of the degree.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may find career opportunities in fields like psychology, human-computer interaction, and data analysis. They could also work in research positions, educational technology, or pursue further studies in related disciplines like psychology or artificial intelligence.

Are you curious about how the human mind functions? Fascinated by how people communicate effectively? Interested in why technologies aren’t always accessible?

Cognitive Science, like psychology, aims to understand the mind's complexities and how the brain's mental processes influence behaviour. It emerged in the 1950s as a response to Behaviourism, which argued that behaviour is shaped by past experiences and conditioning. This theory became difficult to defend, especially for researchers studying language development, which Behaviourism couldn’t explain.

Cognitive Science developed as an interdisciplinary field, bringing together insights from psychologists, linguists, computer scientists, and philosophers. This shift led to key breakthroughs in understanding language, perception, memory, and decision-making.

This degree explores key cognitive functions like perception, attention, memory, and language. You’ll understand the various methods used to explore behaviour and understand the strengths and limitations of different approaches.

By studying modules from across the University, you’ll come to understand:

  • The structure and function of the human mind and brain
  • The development and evolution of human language and communication
  • How AI impacts the way we think and communicate

You’ll graduate with the ability to combine critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the knowledge and understanding to reshape our future.

Read more on the institution's website