MA Cognitive Studies

The Cognitive Studies MA at The University of Sheffield is a part-time study program over two years, preparing students to apply the insights of psychology and cognitive science in a range of professional contexts. This course offers a foundation in the fundamental aspects of human cognition and provides students with an understanding of philosophical, psychological, and neuroscientific approaches.Course Content: The Cognitive Studies MA program consists of core and optional modules, a portfolio, and a dissertation. The curriculum covers a range of topics including cognition and philosophy, philosophy of psychology, current issues in cognitive science, research methods and theory, and a range of optional modules. Besides, the students will also be engaged in the process of conducting a piece of research and writing a dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include Core Research Seminar; Cognition and Philosophy; Philosophy of Psychology; Contemporary Issues in Cognitive Science; Cognitive Studies Portfolio; and the Dissertation module.Accreditations: No specific accreditation information is provided on the course page.Future Careers: The program prepares students for a range of careers in various domains where understanding of human cognition is valuable, such as policy-making, programming, data analysis, marketing, and journalism. It also forms a strong foundation for further studies and research in the field of Cognitive Science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.