Overview

The MA in Philosophy of Cognitive Science is a one year full-time or two year part-time programme which aims to foster the study of foundational issues in cognitive science and computer modelling. It is designed for students with a background in philosophy, although offers may be made to exceptional students with backgrounds in other disciplines related to cognitive science. Students combine work towards a 20,000 word philosophy dissertation with subsidiary courses concerning aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and the other cognitive sciences.

The MA programme is based in the Centre for Cognitive Science (COGS) which provides a highly active and interdisciplinary environment involving linguists, cognitive psychologists, philosophers and AI researchers. COGS is affiliated with the Department of Informatics and the School of Science and Technology. Research undertaken in the School ranges from highly practical applications of new ideas in computing to the most abstract philosophical issues concerning the foundations of cognitive science. The school attracts large numbers of research fellows and distinguished academic visitors. Interdisciplinary dialogue is encouraged by several weekly research seminars.

Programme Structure

1 year full time
2 years part time

This MA gives you a unique opportunity to explore fundamental questions relating to the mind, computation, robotics, cognition and consciousness, in a way that is grounded in current research, be it conceptual or empirical.

Assessment

You are assessed by unseen examinations, essays, programming projects, group projects and a dissertation of 20,000 words.