Cognitive and Decision Sciences

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the MSc Cognitive and Decision Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Cognitive and Decision Sciences MSc studies the cognitive processes and representations underlying human thought, knowledge and decision-making. It integrates a wide range of disciplines and methodologies, with the core assumption that human cognition and choice are computational processes, implemented in neural hardware. International tuition fees are £39,200 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £51,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 £8,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £39,200 £19,600

Graduate Outcomes

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