Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Science

Course Title

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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Applicants must be in possession of:

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A Bachelor's degree from this University, or from any other university approved by Senate for this purpose, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II.

All applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter giving their motivation for applying for this Course, and shall further be required to attend for an interview to assess their suitability to follow the Course with profit.

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Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary area of study that tries to understand the link between brain and mind. The course will run over two semesters. During the first week of the first semester a series of Cognitive Science Overview seminars will be held to introduce you to Cognitive Science and serve as a foundation for subsequent topics. The course will then follow a Semester-by-Semester plan. The first semester will use a traditional, parallel study-units structure to provide a comprehensive introduction to theory and practical methods across a range of Cognitive Science topics. The second semester will use a series of “block” study-units to provide more focused and detailed exposure to specific areas of research in which you are exposed to the latest trends in this highly active area.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CGS5000	Perception, Action and Attention	5 ECTS
CGS5010	Memory, Decision Making, Thinking	5 ECTS
CGS5020	Psycholinguistics	5 ECTS
CGS5030	Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science	5 ECTS
CGS5041	Research Methods in Cognitive Science	10 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CGS5051	Language in Use	5 ECTS
CGS5061	Future Directions in Cognitive Science	5 ECTS
CGS5065	Applied Methods in Cognitive Science	5 ECTS
CGS5081	Artificial Intelligence	5 ECTS
CGS5091	Cognitive Neuroscience	5 ECTS
CGS5092	Social Cognition	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Science in Cognitive Science - M.Sc - under the auspices of the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Draw on your broad overview of research and methods across the whole field of cognitive science and your in-depth exposure to research methods in Psycholinguistics, Cognitive Psychology and Philosophy to make use of the tools and to apply the techniques used by current researchers in the field.
Identify and describe the main component fields of study in Cognitive Science.
Identify and describe the main techniques and tools used in Cognitive Science research.
Identify and describe the gross anatomy of the brain and how different structures may relate to cognitive functions.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400

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The programme provides a strong interdisciplinary background in understanding the brain, human cognition, and behaviour which is excellent preparation for careers dealing with neuromarketing, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), data science, human factors, behavioural analyses, human resources, rehabilitation, education and communications.

You may choose to further your education by writing a Masters’ level dissertation, or enrol in an alternative postgraduate course that will allow you to use your transferable skills and knowledge for a more holistic education.

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