MA Cognitive Science and Philosophy of AI at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This flexible MA brings together philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology and artificial intelligence to study how biological and artificial minds work. It is available full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Foundations of Mind: Cognitive Science, Philosophy and AI (30 credits), Consciousness, Cognition and AI (30 credits) and a 60-credit Dissertation, with optional modules from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and AI such as Fundamentals of Cognition, Neural Computation and Brain-Inspired AI and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Contemporary Technology.

Career pathways

The MA prepares students for PhD study in philosophy of cognitive science or mind, for moving between disciplines in cognitive science, and for non-academic careers using research writing, project organisation and critical analysis skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,655 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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