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Cognition and Computation MSc

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Full time | Birkbeck, University of London | 1 year | OCT-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Cognitive Psychology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Aimed at graduates of either the computational sciences or the psychological sciences, this Master's degree in cognition and computation is an ideal foundation for a research career in the cognitive sciences.

It studies the cognitive processes and representations underlying human thought, knowledge and behaviour, and integrates a wide range of disciplines and methodologies with the core assumption that human cognition is a computational process, implemented in neural hardware.

Key topics include: the nature of computational explanation; general principles of cognition; methodology of computational modelling; theories of the cognitive architecture; symbol systems; connectionism; neural computation; and case studies in computational cognitive modelling.

The course will give you intensive training in experimental design and methodology. You will build computational models and carry out a substantial piece of original research.

On this degree we offer different module combinations to give you the choice of studying for an MA or MSc.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is an integral part of your university studies and usually consists of a combination of coursework and examinations, although this will vary from course to course - on some of our courses, assessment is entirely by coursework. The methods of assessment on this course are specified below under 'Methods of assessment on this course'. You will need to allow time to complete coursework and prepare for exams.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychology, research sciences, and other disciplines in which computer simulation is used. Possible professions include:

psychologist

scientific researcher

visual scientist

higher education lecturer.

Modules

This module focuses on our understanding of elaborative and adaptive processes. Examples include memory, speech, language, number processing, social cognition, executive functions and cognitive control. Experts in each field will describe past and present findings on the topic, using their own research as a guideline and highlighting current controversies and debates. The module will explore findings from a range of neuroimaging techniques and lesion approaches.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,540

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,150

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.