BA Cognitive Science at University of Virginia

Programme overview

Cognitive Science is a multidisciplinary major spanning cognitive psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy and computer science. It is built around 10 approved courses totalling at least 30 credits.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Cognitive Science Program | Duration: At least 30 credits (10 approved courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

One course in each of the five areas, one calculus course, two upper-level courses in a chosen area, and electives. Minimum grade C in major courses with an in-major GPA of at least 2.0.

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Entry requirements

Declaration prerequisite: two approved cognitive science courses from different areas, each with C+ or better; PSYC 2150 and PSYC 2200 recommended by end of second year.

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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