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Bachelor

Cognitive Science, BS

University Overview

University of California, Berkeley

  • Country United States of America
  • Institution TypePublic
  • LocationBerkeley, California
  • Tuition$25,006 ~ $54,708

Program Introduction

UC Berkeley's Undergraduate Cognitive Science program is an innovative curriculum that explores the human mind, intelligence, and learning processes from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program provides a unique academic approach by integrating psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, and philosophy to understand the complex mechanisms of human cognition. As a core STEM program, students develop the ability to deeply research cognitive processes in humans and machines, conducting innovative research in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, language processing, and cognitive robotics. The program equips students with integrative thinking skills to analyze cognitive phenomena from scientific, philosophical, and technological perspectives.

Degrees OfferedBachelor of Science
  • Language of InstructionEnglish
  • Program Length48 months
  • Teaching MethodsOffline
Programme Structure

- Basic Science and Methodology Courses: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, Research Methodology, Programming - Core Cognitive Science Courses: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Language Cognition, Perception Theory - Interdisciplinary Specialized Courses: Cognitive Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Decision Science, Mind and Brain Studies - Practical and Research Track: Cognitive Experiment Design, Data Analysis, Research Internships, Capstone Projects

Post-Graduation Prospects
  • AI Research Engineer

    $80,000 - $130,000

  • User Experience (UX) Researcher

    $70,000 - $120,000

  • Cognitive Science Researcher

    $65,000 - $110,000

  • Cognitive Technology Consultant

    $75,000 - $125,000

Post-Graduation Salary
$65,000 - 120,000
Intake & Application Deadlines
IntakesApplication Deadlines
2025 Fall
2024-11-30

Admission Requirement

Academic
  • GPA3.5
  • SATNo Min Score
  • ACTNo Min Score
English Proficiency
  • TOEFL-logo90
  • IELTS-logo7.0
Documents
  • Online ApplicationRequired

  • Official High School TranscriptRequired

  • SAT/ACTRequired

  • Letters of RecommendationRequired

  • Personal StatementRequired

  • Proof of Participation in Science Competitions or Research ProjectsOptional

Fees and Funding

Tuition

$54,708/Year

Housing Cost

$22,398/Year

Application Fee

$95

Visit the official program website for details.

Tuition

$54,708/Year