Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)

Cognitive science is the study of the mind and how it works to solve everyday tasks. These include:


* visual processing


* reasoning


* memory


* problem-solving


* language and communication


This programme focuses on both the behavioural and computational aspects of cognitive science. You will have the opportunity to learn a range of skills and to explore different ways of studying the mind - from experiments with human participants to building computer simulations.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

C859

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

43

34

43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 665 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.

A level

A*,A*,A*

A,A,B

A*A*A* - AAB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
EU, International £36,800

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