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PostgraduateMA

Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£12,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This postgraduate cognitive science and artificial intelligence course gives you the opportunity to focus on understanding intelligence across humans, machines and other agents. You will grapple with compelling questions such as, what is intelligence? How important is having a brain for having intelligence? International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Taught only in the evening
General principles of cognition
Methodology of computational modelling
Theories of the cognitive architecture
Symbol systems
Neural computation
Bayesian approaches
Case studies in computational cognitive modelling
Ethics of AI
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements 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. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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