Bachelor in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Entry requirements:

• 4 year programme: A pass mark in your High School Certificate & IELTS 5.0
• 3 year programme: A High School Certificate of 15+ & IELTS 6.0
• An interview may also be required to consider applicants’ suitability.

The Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience programme at New York College offers the opportunity to explore a contemporary approach to the study of the relationship between Brain and Mind. You will gain a sound understanding of mental and psychological processes and develop advanced knowledge of the neural, hormonal, and molecular structures and networks that underpin the mind. We offer our students a range of opportunities to develop specific skills that are relevant to careers in a neuroscience environment. You will have opportunities to develop specific neuroscience-relevant skills, in areas such as EEG data collection and processing, and neuropsychological assessment. Our highly-qualified team, with considerable clinical and research experience on the field, will introduce you to complex ideas and research skills whilst supporting and encouraging you. Throughout your degree you will develop your knowledge and skills for conducting psychological research, and the ethical issues involved, with the support of our fully equipped Psychology Research Laboratory and full-time Psychology Technician.

• The only Bachelor degree on the Greek market that includes a focus on Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
• Our fully equipped Psychological Research Laboratory and full time Psychology Technician support New York College students and faculty members with their research projects. Students have the possibility to work on publishing their final year dissertation research projects jointly with the supervising member of faculty.
• The University of Bolton psychology courses are ranked top in the UK for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020, as well as top in the UK for student satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2020 and 1st in the North West for student satisfaction, The Complete University Guide 2023.

Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών

Level 3 (Year 0)

• Academic Language and Skills
• Perspectives in Psychology
• Key Studies in Psychology
• Research Methods in Social Sciences

Level 4 (Year 1)

• Introduction to Neuropsychology and Neuroscience
• Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
• Contemporary Issues in Psychology
• Application of Psychology
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
• Understanding the Person

Level 5 (Year 2)

• Neuroscience Techniques
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Personality and Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Social and Critical Psychology

Level 6 (Year 3)

• Advanced Social and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychology of Mental Health
• The Honours Project
• Applied Experience
• one optional module from the following:
  • Young Life and the Mind
  • Psychological Wellbeing in the Workplace 
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  • Psychology of Loss and Trauma
  • Cyber Psychology and New Media

Quick info

• Duration: 3 or 4 years Full-time
• Language: Level 3 (Year 0) is taught in Greek and Levels 4-6 (Year 1-3) are in English
• Academic Semesters: Two (2)
• Exam Period: January, May