Cognitive Science
Students study topics in a very wide variety of professional disciplines. The breadth of topics covered is challenging, but encourages students to think beyond the narrow confines of a single speciality.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
W358: 1 year full-time, W359: 2 years part-time.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
Entry Requirements
In order to qualify for admission to the degree, a student must have a good honours undergraduate degree in one of computer science, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience, or a cognate discipline. Typically a minimum final grade of II.1 or equivalent is expected.References from two academic referees must be submitted, as well as a 400-600 word statement of research interest which outlines your reasons for wanting to follow this course. Official transcripts from your university will also be required. Details are given on the Online Applications website.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Careers / Further progression
Careers & Employability
This is not a vocational course. In the course of one year we cover a very broad range of material, thus greatly increasing the breadth of academic exposure of our students. Historically, about half of the students go on to do PhD studies, and many others look for work in research. This course will not make a psychologist out of a non-psychologist, or an IT specialist out of someone who is not an IT specialist upon entry. It will enable students to tackle research issues they might not have been able for before, and to do PhDs in areas that would not have been possible before. It also has the potential to enrich one’s engagement with a very broad range of challenging material. Many students pursue this course because of a passionate interest in our scientific understanding of what it is to be human. Please note that a cognitive science degree is not part of an accredited programme towards a clinical degree.
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
MSc Cognitive Science (W358) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 10100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MSc Cognitive Science (W359) Part Time
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
EU fee per year - € 5460
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
The following entry routes are available:
MSc Cognitive Science FT (W358)
Duration 1 Years Attend Full Time Deadline Rolling*
MSc Cognitive Science PT (W359)
Duration 2 Years Attend Part Time Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Students study topics in a very wide variety of professional disciplines. The breadth of topics covered is challenging, but encourages students to think beyond the narrow confines of a single speciality. The research project is structured to allow greater depth in the pursuit of a single topic, and results in professionally meaningful deliverables. Lecturers are highly qualified, research active cognitive scientists with a range of specialities.
Unique taught offering providing advanced material in psychology, philosophy of mind, computational modeling, neuropsychology, and more
Ideal preparation for future PhD studies tackling interdisciplinary topics
Includes a substantial research project, conducted largely during the Summer months
Stage 1 - Core
Research Project in Cognitive Science COMP40290
Stage 1 - Option
Introduction to Cognitive PsychologyCOMP40250
Connectionism and Dynamical SystemsCOMP40260
Embodiment and Enactive approaches to Cognitive ScienceCOMP40280
Human Computer InteractionCOMP41710
Introduction to Cognitive ScieCOMP47230
Consciousness, Agency & the SelfPHIL40010
The Cultural MindPHIL40960
Invention of the Modern SelfPHIL41840
Fundamentals of Cognitive NeuropsychologyPSY40020
Readings visual social cognitiPSY40550
Programme Outcomes
Articulate research questions within the field and display an awareness of the empirical methods that can potentially be brought to bear on them
Bring insights from diverse disciplines to bear on focussed topics within the field
Communicate research questions and findings to audiences in diverse disciplines, including the general public
Critique theoretical and empirical claims made in the primary literature
Identify and describe major topics arising within the domain of cognitive science
Inform discussions that demand the integration of skills and insights from diverse disciplines in addressing topics related to human experience and behaviour
Present their research in public and communicate clearly in writing
Recognize and manage the theoretical diversity found within contributing disciplines
Situate contemporary research in cognitive science in a theoretical and practical context
Fred Cummins
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