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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Cognitive science is the study of the mind and how it works to solve everyday tasks. These include: * visual processing * reasoning * memory * problem-solving * language and communication This programme focuses on both the behavioural and computational aspects of cognitive science. You will have the opportunity to learn a range of skills and to explore different ways of studying the mind - from experiments with human participants to building computer simulations. Your courses will be a combination of compulsory and option choices from informatics, with a range of options from: * psychology * linguistics * philosophy The programme will teach you mathematical and programming skills and a deeper understanding of: * computation * human mind and behaviour * the links between natural and artificial intelligence We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. Our degree flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB - A*A*A* Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAA Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
43 - 34 Grades / Points required
A*A*A* - AAB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.
43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£36,800 per year
Students from EU
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£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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