The student must under supervision carry out and report an independent research project at a very advanced level. This represents a deepening of content within one of the research areas represented at the department where the work is written. The course provides training in question and hypotheses formulation, study design, data collection, data analysis, evaluation of results, reporting through writing and seminaries.
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
Master´s Thesis in Cognitive Science (two years), 15 credits
Spring Term 2025
Offered as part of a degree programme
Starts
25 March 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Courses corresponding to 90 credits (hp) in cognitive science or equivalent, including 60 credits at an advanced level in cognitive science or equivalent. The courses in cognitive science can be in behavioural science, computer science, philosophy, linguistics or neuroscience out of which 7,5 ects must be in each of the five listed subjects and 15 ects must be in two of the listed subjects. A written thesis at the advanced level corresponding to a minimum of 15 ECTS is also required (which can be included in the 60 ECTS that are required at an advanced level). 15 hp at the advanced level in methods and/or statistics is also required.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
