MSc Cognitive Science

at University College Dublin

Stage 1 - Core
 

• Research Project in Cognitive Science

  COMP40290
   

  Stage 1 - Option
   

• Human Language Technologies

  COMP40020

• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

  COMP40250

• Connectionism and Dynamical Systems

  COMP40260

• Cognitive Modelling

  COMP40270

• Embodiment and Enactive approaches to Cognitive Science

  COMP40280

• Human Computer Interaction

  COMP41710

• Introduction to Cognitive Scie

  COMP47230

• Computational Creativity

  COMP47410

• Consciousness, Agency & the Self

  PHIL40010

• Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuropsychology

  PSY40020

• Readings visual social cogniti

  PSY40550

• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Linguistics, Neuroscience or a cognate discipline. An upper second class honours, or the international equivalent, is required.

• 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.

The cost of studying at University College Dublin varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €22600 annually, to study in University College Dublin.

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.