Program Overview

Master's Specialisation in Computational Cognitive Science

The Master's specialisation in Computational Cognitive Science is a programme that focuses on the theoretical understanding of cognition. It is designed for students who want to dive into the theoretical understanding of cognition and advance academic research by questioning and critiquing scientific theories of cognition.

Programme Overview

• The programme is part of the Artificial Intelligence Master's degree.
• It is closely tied to the research in the Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence department in the Donders Centre for Cognition and in the School of AI.
• The programme prepares students well for a research career in the cognitive sciences and beyond.

What You Will Learn

• In this Master's specialisation, you will learn how to verbally and formally theorise and how to build and critique formal models of cognition.
• You will learn to ask and answer fundamental questions such as how multiple realisation, underdetermination of theory by data, and other formal and informal principles of computationalism constrain and shape theories, models, and frameworks.
• You will also become familiar with advanced research skills such as writing and peer-reviewing academic articles, collaborating with other scientists, and how to engage in scholarly dialogue.

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted to the programme, you must meet the admission requirements, which can be found on the university's website.

Career Prospects

• The programme trains students to become qualified and reflective researchers in computational cognitive science.
• Most graduates are expected to pursue a research career, inside or outside academia.
• The specialisation prepares its graduates for doctoral research in any of the cognitive sciences, as well as specifically Artificial Intelligence.

Research

• The programme is closely related to the research carried out in the internationally renowned Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.
• The programme also collaborates with other leading research centres in Nijmegen.

Tuition Fees

• If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee.
• There are different tuition rates, and the amount depends on your personal situation.

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Programme Details

• Main language: English (100%)
• Study duration: 2 years (120 EC)
• Start: September
• Contact hours: 12-18
• Programme format: Full time
• Degree: Master of Science, specialisation of Artificial Intelligence
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• CROHO code: 66981
• Accreditation: NVAO