MSc Cognitive Science at Osnabrück University

Cognitive science researches cognitive abilities such as perception, thinking, planning, learning, speaking and acting as well as their (neuro-)physiological foundations from an experimental and theoretical perspective. For example, it deals with the explanation of human language and non-verbal behavior, the investigation of perception and motor skills or the development of artificial intelligent systems using modern machine learning methods.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Cognitive Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

In addition, philosophical questions on cognitive abilities and the ethical handling of artificial intelligence are not neglected. Methodologically, the program covers a field that ranges from mathematical methods and psychological and neuroscientific experiments to computer models of mental processes and philosophical reflection.

Career pathways

Depending on their specialization, graduates of cognitive science qualify for later research work in artificial intelligence, in an information technology environment or in data science, in the field of psychology, philosophy, neuroscience or linguistics.

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