Program Overview

Cognitive Psychology 1

The Cognitive Psychology 1 course is a 7.5-credit course that studies how humans acquire, process, store, and apply information. The course covers central theories, models, phenomena, and applications in perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking. Different research perspectives on intelligence are discussed. The course further covers how cognitive abilities can be tested and studied in experiments.

About the Course

Cognitive psychology studies how humans acquire, process, store, and apply information. The course covers central theories, models, phenomena, and applications in perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking. Different research perspectives on intelligence are discussed. The course further covers how cognitive abilities can be tested and studied in experiments.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

Eligibility

• General entry requirements
• Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c/level 2a or 2b or 2c
• Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2

Selection

• Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
• Total fee: SEK 12,075

Course Schedule

• Starts: 1 October 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-21202

Additional Course Schedule

• Starts: 19 February 2026
• Ends: 23 March 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-21208

Application

• Application deadline was 15 April 2025
• The application period is closed
• Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens

Application and Admission

• Apply online via the official website for higher education applications in Sweden
• Track your application, check that your documents have been registered, and log in to find out your admission results
• Late applications are not guaranteed to be reviewed

Umeå University

• Join a vibrant academic community where high-quality education meets groundbreaking research in science, technology, humanities, and the arts
• Learn from passionate, expert teachers and benefit from a close connection between research, education, collaboration, and innovation

Research and Education

• Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being
• The university is ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction

Course Provider

• The course is given by the Psychology department

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