Master's Programme in Cognitive Science

Education facts

Code: SAKVM

How do we perceive the world? How should we understand memory, language and consciousness? Are human thought processes unique, or can other organisms - maybe even machines - think in ways that is similar to how we do it? You will have the opportunity to probe these questions from the perspective of psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy and neuroscience. The program is research connected, but also gives you knowledge and skills that are useful in a variety of non-academic domains.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor´s degree of at least 180 credits from an internationally recognized university. 90 ECTS in any Cognitive Science subject, for example Psychology , Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy. At least 15 ECTS must be clearly connected to the field of cognition. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Cognitive Science

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %