Overview

The Cognitive Science programme from Umea University is aimed at you who wish to deepen your knowledge in the field of cognitive science. The education includes a broad mix of courses that each touch upon some aspect of cognitive science and that together give an overview of the field.

Key Facts

The first year can be seen as a sort of smorgasbord of courses that will give enhanced knowledge in subjects ranging from research design and theoretical perspectives, to consciousness and brain imaging, and that ends with a thesis. The second year gives you the opportunity to adapt the programme according to your own areas of interest.

The programme is multidisciplinary, which is highlighted by the fact that the courses are given by a total of five different departments. The Department of Psychology coordinates the programme and is also responsible for a few of the courses. The remaining courses are given by the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious studies, the Department of Language Studies, the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Integrative Medical Biology.

The first semester starts with two parallel courses – one in scientific perspectives and research design, the other in higher cognitive functions. You will learn to understand and design scientifically sound research projects, while learning more about theories and empirical studies of mental processes. You will then take two additional courses in parallel. The first is a philosophy course that concerns the problem of consciousness from a philosophical perspective. The other is about the relationship between language, brain and cognition, for example, how development and representation of language is affected by cognitive factors.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Scientific Perspectives and Research Design

Higher Cognitive Functions

Topics in Philosophy of Mind and Language

Language, Brain and Cognition

Brain Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 4 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor´s degree from an internationally recognized university. 90 ECTS in any Cognitive Science subject, for example Psychology , Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy. At least 15 ECTS must be clearly connected to the field of cognition.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

152300 SEK / year

≈ 152300 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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Funding

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