Overview

This advanced Cognitive Science program at Carleton University spans the fields of the humanities, social sciences and sciences as an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the study of thought.

Features

Students spend one term in each of two laboratories or other research venues using two different methods for studying cognition (behavioural, linguistic-theoretic, computational, conceptual, neuroscientific). There are opportunities to do research off campus.

Programme Structure

Research

How to make computers imagine scenes in the same way humans do.

Cognitive mechanisms and neurological foundations of how humans comprehend and process language.

Using human perception and cognition in the design, implementation and evaluation of advanced human-machine systems.

Foundational research in cognitive science, with an emphasis on formal and experimental linguistics.

Children’s developing cognitive skills, including their ability to deal with representations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 4 other PhDs in Cognitive Science in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Referee Contact Information

Statement of Intent

CV/Resume

Writing Sample

Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

15751 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15751 CAD per year during 60 months.
National

6601 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6601 CAD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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