Cognitive Science PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of Sussex

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

4 years

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Course info

Are you interested in cognition, be it natural or artificial?Our pioneering, interdisciplinary approach brings together faculty and research students from artificial intelligence, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and philosophy - you’ll find Sussex a great place for your research in cognitive science.For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

Key stats

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WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

72/101

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

37th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

47th

What students say

great campus and location, our freshers week wasn’t great (2019) and more on campus events would’ve been better..Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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