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Cognitive Science, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

A five-year, interdisciplinary and theoretically oriented PhD training cognitive scientists who combine multiple existing disciplines. Students are expected to teach for three to five semesters depending on external funding.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Cognitive Science  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Breadth courses span cognitive psychology/neuropsychology, computation, linguistics, philosophy and cognitive neuroscience, plus Foundations of Cognitive Science, a research ethics course, two research papers, a dissertation proposal and defense. A Computational Cognitive Science track substitutes computational courses.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to be professional cognitive scientists and competitive for positions in disciplinary departments at research universities.

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Application information

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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