Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence Tilburg University

Overview

Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our daily lives. What kinds of AI are there? How do these intelligent systems work? How does AI interact with humans in a meaningful way? How do we design AI systems that are human-centric, fair, transparent, and trustworthy? And how do we ensure that this happens in an ethical and sustainable manner?

To answer those questions, you will learn how intelligent systems work and how they relate to the workings of the human brain. You also learn how to design and program artificial intelligence applications. Additionally, there is a focus on the societal and ethical aspects of the use of intelligent systems in our daily lives. 

• In the first year of the Bachelor’s program you and your fellow (international) students mainly take introductory courses introducing you to the fields of artificial intelligence and human cognition in addition to developing basic programming skills.
• In the second year, you go into more depth by applying your knowledge and skills to themes such as Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction. You also gain experience in conducting research.

• In the third year, you take your last in-depth courses, such as Ethics of AI, Representation and Computational Linguistics. You will also follow a minor. You can use the minor to broaden your knowledge by taking courses in a different field either at Tilburg University , other universities, or even through an international exchange, without worrying about study delay.  You complete your program by writing a Bachelor’s thesis. You independently conduct scientific research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, by using behavioral experiments, computational simulations, or a combination of both. 

The program promotes ‘learning by doing’, in which you create intelligent innovations and AI applications for businesses and organizations. Education is offered in a state-of-the-art environment with several modern research labs.

Career prospects

Graduating in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence opens the door to exciting careers as an AI specialist, data scientist, or software developer in high-tech companies, hospitals, and consultancies worldwide. You’ll design smart apps, care robots, and advanced systems that transform vast amounts of data into valuable insights. Your work will help organizations make better decisions and create technology that truly understands and supports people. With the skills you develop, you’ll make a real impact on how technology integrates into everyday life. This program is your gateway to a future-proof career where technology and psychology come together.