Overview
Cognitive Science explores how the human mind works, including how it shapes and is shaped by our experiences and interactions.
Teaching in the programme involves both lectures, discussions, group projects, and lab work, where you as a student will analyse data from brain scans, experiments, and text corpora.
The Cognitive Science programme from Aarhus University is embedded in a rich research environment, which includes several research centres at Aarhus University such as Centre for Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Interacting Minds Centre (IMC), and Center for Semiotics.
Career
With interdisciplinary training and skills in data analysis, programming, and research, graduates are highly valued in fields such as IT, product design, business analytics, neuroscience, and consumer behaviour.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cognition and Communication
- Applied Cognitive Science
- Multilevel Statistical Modeling and Machine Learning
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- The General Linear Model
- Perception and action
- Bayesian Computational Modeling
- Experimental Methods, Statistics, and Programming
- Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Internationalisation elective
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aarhus, Denmark
Disciplines
Cognitive ScienceWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to be admitted to this master’s degree programme you will need to have:
· A relevant bachelor’s degree
· A certain number of credits within specific subject areas.
· A high level of English proficiency
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents13000 EUR / year≈ 13000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Aarhus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
As an applicant from outside the EU/EEA countries, you are automatically considered for the Danish State Scholarship. At our website you can learn more about the scholarship at our website: https://masters.au.dk/scholarships-and-grants
Aarhus University also collaborates with a number of national loan programs including US Loans (for American students) and LPDP (for Indonesian students).
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