Cognition and Computation (MA)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Aimed at graduates of either the computational sciences or the psychological sciences, the MA in Cognition and Computation is an ideal foundation for a research career in the cognitive sciences.

It studies the cognitive processes and representations underlying human thought, knowledge and behaviour, and integrates a wide range of disciplines and methodologies with the core assumption that human cognition is a computational process, implemented in neural hardware.

Key topics include: the nature of computational explanation; general principles of cognition; methodology of computational modelling; theories of the cognitive architecture; symbol systems; connectionism; neural computation; and case studies in computational cognitive modelling.

The programme will give you intensive training in experimental design and methodology. You will build computational models and carry out a substantial piece of original research.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go on to careers in psychology, research sciences, and other disciplines in which computer simulation is used. Possible professions include psychologist or scientific researcher. This degree can also be useful within the field of visual science or in becoming a higher education lecturer.

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

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Subjects

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Programming
  • Computational
  • Computational Modelling
  • Computational Approaches to Mind
  • Generic Research Skills
  • Matlab Programming
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Social Neuroscience

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

The programme is made up of eight taught modules, providing you with a firm basis in both the theory and practice of cognitive science and computational modelling, and a dissertation, which allows you to pursue your own specific interests.

MODULE GROUPS

CORE MODULES
  • Case studies in computational modelling of mind
  • Computational Approaches to Mind
  • Generic Research Skills
  • Introduction to Matlab Programming
COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods
  • Cognitive, Affective, and Social Neuroscience
  • Fundamental debates in Cognitive Sciences
  • Sensorimotor Processes and Attention
MA COGNITION AND COMPUTATION DISSERTATION
  • MA Psychology Research Dissertation
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time

FEES

Part-time home students: £4980 pa
Full-time home students: £9960 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa


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