Overview

How do we learn, remember, and sense the world around us? What is the relationship between the mind and the brain? What factors contribute to the shaping of the mind? Could a computer think? Apply to the Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences degree course offered at Wellesley College.

Key Facts

Linguistics is the study of the structure, history, philosophy, psychology, and use of language: What are the properties of languages and how are they acquired? How did language develop and how have languages changed over time? How is language organized in the brain?

We draw upon techniques and expertise from disciplines including psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy, and cognitive neuroscience. Despite different methods of investigation, cognitive scientists are committed to a set of ideas: The mind is a function of the brain, thinking is a kind of computation, and language and cognition are best understood as a set of specialized processes and representations.

Learning goals

Read and analyze cognitive science literature across disciplines.

Recognize and evaluate important ways in which philosophers, scientists, and others have perceived the mind over time.

Solve problems in cognitive and linguistic sciences using formal symbolic systems.

Recognize and describe the different research methodologies of various disciplines, and apply the research methodologies employed in a concentration discipline.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics

The Sounds of Language

African American English

Sociolinguistics

Invented Lang: Wilkins to Navi

Evolution and Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellesley, United States

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Linguistics View 450 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Your academic preparation as an applicant for admission to Wellesley should include:

training in writing

the interpretation of literature

mathematics

at least one laboratory science

other academic studies customary for university admission

fluency in all areas of the English language: reading, writing, and verbal skills.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69800 USD / year

≈ 69800 USD / year
Out-of-State

69800 USD / year

≈ 69800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69800 USD / year

≈ 69800 USD / year

Living costs

Wellesley

United States

2644 - 5475 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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