Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree.

We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the cutting-edge field of cognitive science, in which philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.

Course description

An opportunity to explore this cutting-edge field, where philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and anthropology come together to discover how the mind works.

You’ll be based in the Department of Philosophy but free to take relevant modules in the departments of psychology, linguistics, human communication sciences, archaeology and music.

With an extensive programme of events and research seminars, excellent facilities and more than 20 expert cognitive scientists working across the University, Sheffield is an exceptional place to study this exciting field.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught

Fees and funding

If you qualify, you may be able to get financial support through the University's studentships and fee waivers, and the AHRC Block Grant Partnership.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MA
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email: phi-pgadmissions@sheffield.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)114 222 0587

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Cognitive Studies