Overview
The Brain and Cognitive Science major from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign introduces the student to a simple question: How do intelligent systems work? Our world provides two examples of complex intelligent systems—human beings (and possibly some other animals) and intelligent computer systems.
Key Features
- Brain and Cognitive Science majors investigate the brain and behavior of intelligent biological systems (e.g. people) from the perspective that the brain is a kind of computer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Cognitive Psychology
- Perception & Sensory Processes
- Learning and Memory
- Language, Mind, and Brain
- Language, Technology & Society
- Symbolic Logic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Sciences View 547 other Bachelors in Cognitive Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll provide your high school courses/grades, choose your major and a second choice, complete our writing prompts, and list your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.
- List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript.
- We are test-optional, meaning you’re not required to submit ACT and/or SAT test results when you apply.
- If you choose to report your scores, enter your highest test scores for the ACT composite and/or the SAT total without super-scoring, along with the highest sub-scores you earned in each category regardless of test date.
- Pay the application fee.
- Once you’ve submitted your application, check its status by clicking on your application in myIllini.
Tuition Fee
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International
36018 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36018 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
35110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35110 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
17138 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17138 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Urbana
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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