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Cognitive Science, MS

University Overview

University of California, Berkeley

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

Program Introduction

The Berkeley Cognitive Science Designated Emphasis program offers students the opportunity to develop expertise in cognitive science alongside their primary degree program. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to studying the complex relationships between cognition, brain, and behavior. This program falls under the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, spanning areas such as artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and psychology. The program is designed to allow graduate students to learn the fundamental concepts and methodologies of cognitive science while integrating them into their own research. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of cognitive science through core seminars and various elective courses, ultimately completing a dissertation that incorporates cognitive science elements.

Degrees OfferedMaster of Science
  • Language of InstructionEnglish
  • Program Length24 months
  • Teaching MethodsOffline
Programme Structure

- Required graduate seminar covering core theories and methodologies in cognitive science - Special graduate seminar exploring contemporary cognitive science research topics - Elective course(s): Relevant courses aligned with the student's interests and background - Dissertation requirement: The student's dissertation must include a cognitive science component

Post-Graduation Prospects
  • UX Researcher

    $85,000 ~ $120,000

  • Data Scientist

    $95,000 ~ $135,000

  • Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher

    $75,000 ~ $95,000

  • AI Research Scientist

    $110,000 ~ $160,000

Post-Graduation Salary
$75,000 - 160,000
Intake & Application Deadlines
IntakesApplication Deadlines
2025 Fall
2025-01-06

Admission Requirement

Academic
  • GPA3.0
English Proficiency
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Documents
  • Online ApplicationRequired

  • Personal statementRequired

  • Academic transcriptRequired

  • Letters of RecommendationRequired

  • Proposed plan of studyRequired

Fees and Funding

Tuition

$25,006/Year

Housing Cost

$22,398/Year

Application Fee

$100

Visit the official program website for details.

Tuition

$25,006/Year