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PhD Cognitive Science at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Cognitive Science is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Department of Cognitive Science (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Cognitive Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 3.5 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree (or the equivalent) from one of the participating disciplines. An average of at least A- in courses in cognition is normally required. Applicants with a master's degree in one of the participating disciplines are normally admitted to a 10.0-credit program. Students eligible for admission to the 10.0 -credit program but with deficiencies may be required to take additional courses or may be directed to apply for the M. Cog.Sc.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain. Application fee: C$125, non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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