Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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Programme descriptionThis programme provides an intensive grounding in the philosophy of embodied cognitive science, its methodologies, research questions and techniques of research.You will study among one of the world’s largest and most vibrant postgraduate communities in philosophy, alongside internationally recognised leaders in the study of mind, language, and of situated and embodied cognition.By choosing this programme, you will be entering one of the most exciting areas of contemporary ...Read more

Programme description

This programme provides an intensive grounding in the philosophy of embodied cognitive science, its methodologies, research questions and techniques of research.

You will study among one of the world’s largest and most vibrant postgraduate communities in philosophy, alongside internationally recognised leaders in the study of mind, language, and of situated and embodied cognition.

By choosing this programme, you will be entering one of the most exciting areas of contemporary research in philosophy of mind, an increasingly popular field in which many large unsolved problems remain.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in philosophy or a related field such as cognitive science, computer science, psychology or linguistics.

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£13,000 per year

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£29,900 per year

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£29,900 per year

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