Description

Cognitive science is a multidisciplinary subject and our Master's programme offers a variety of advanced courses within the departments of Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy and Psychology. The programme consists of a number of mandatory courses but you will also be able to select courses to further your knowledge in areas of interest. Among the courses you will be able to select are those that enhance practical skills, for example the fMRI courses, and those that exploit theoretical issues such as the course Theoretical Perspectives in Cognitive Science

Highlights

The programme is given in English. Training in research methods is an important component of the programme. Every specialised course relates to contemporary research and the essence of cognition. Students are based in the Department of Psychology but you are free to specialised in any cognitive science subject. The programme collaborates with other programs on the Master and doctoral level which adds to its multidisciplinary nature.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Psychology

Cost in US$:

Free for EU/EEA citizens

Program Fees Include:

USD20,000 per year tuition for non-EU/EEA citizens.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Umea University's Mission Statement

Umea University with its 35,000 students and over 4,000 employees is an organization in constant change and development. The university's researchers carry out excellence within several areas of research, and many of them are among the world's elite. We are one of Sweden's largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We collaborate with companies and organizations throughout the Umea region and all over the world.

Year Founded

1965