Deciphering the operations of the mind and brain is one of the greatest scientific challenges facing human society in the 21st century. This major is for anyone interested in exploring how the mind and brain work. It offers a solid background in a range of exciting research methodologies and disciplines within the cognitive and brain sciences. You will have the opportunity to pursue a flexible program of coursework and acquire strong research skills in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, biology and anthropology. The major covers a range of topics including perception, attention, action, memory, language and decision making and looks at the brain and information-processing systems that support these capacities. Study this as a qualifying major in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Human Sciences or Bachelor of Science.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.