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Subject: Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science (BSc)
UCAS code: C859
Typical offer
The typical offer is likely to be:
- SQA Highers: AAAA in one sitting
- GCE A Levels: AAA in one sitting
- IB: 37 points with 555 at Higher Level
Entry requirements
SQA Highers: ABBB or more if two sittings, to include Mathematics. Sixth-year work in Mathematics is recommended.
GCE A Levels: ABB in one sitting, to include Mathematics; or ABB to include one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus AS-level Mathematics at Grade A.
IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include Mathematics Higher Level at Grade 5 plus two Higher Level subjects at Grade 5.
All applicants must also meet our general university entry requirements - including SQA, GCSE, or equivalent English language requirements.
Alternative qualifications
Selection and offer making
Other entry pathways
Entry to many degrees in Science & Engineering is possible via other qualifications (eg HNC/D, Access, SWAP).
Introduction
You will study the mental and computational abilities that make up the human mind. This includes reasoning, memory, problem-solving and human language and communication, and the underlying brain mechanisms. You will explore how computational modelling complements the disciplines of psychology, philosophy and linguistics. A Cognitive Science degree allows you to combine informatics with a range of courses from psychology, linguistics, philosophy and neuroscience.
What you will be studying
Structure
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Details
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Tuition fees
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Key Information Set
This article was published on Jun 29, 2012