Overview
Carleton University offers a fully integrated Cognitive Science program. Our graduate programs bring together research from experimental psychology, theoretical and computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind, and other related areas, to address questions about learning, knowing and thinking.
Career options
Our graduates are employed in academic institutions and in the public and private sectors, contributing to innovation in fields such as human-computer interaction, information technology, educational policy and technology, and applications for identification and treatment of cognitive pathologies. High quality students completing a master’s may be qualified to pursue a PhD.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cognition and Artificial Cognitive Systems
- Experimental Research in Cognition
- Cognition and Language
- Cognition and Conceptual Issues
- Cognition and Neuroscience
- Issues in Cognitive Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Cognitive Sciences View 6 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. A-
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 86
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours degree, or equivalent, with an average of A- in the last two years.
Tuition Fee
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International
15058 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15058 CAD per year and a duration of 16 months. -
National
6590 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6590 CAD per year and a duration of 16 months.
- National: $6,590 – $8,388
- International: $15,058 – $21,448
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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