Overview

This Cognitive Science MSc program at Carleton University brings together research from experimental psychology, theoretical and computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind, and other related areas, to address questions about learning, knowing and thinking.

Capital Advantage

Carleton’s location in Ottawa allows students to develop strong collaborations with Statistics Canada, the Ottawa Hospital, the National Research Council, Revenue Canada, CHEO, and the University of Ottawa, in addition to a number of other companies that are not as readily available outside of Canada’s capital. Our proximity and relationship with these organizations also offers various career opportunities in the National Capital Region.

Faculty Research Highlights

How to make computers imagine scenes in the same way humans do.
Cognitive mechanisms and neurological foundations of how humans comprehend and process language.
Using human perception and cognition in the design, implementation and evaluation of advanced human-machine systems.
Foundational research in cognitive science, with an emphasis on formal and experimental linguistics.
Children’s developing cognitive skills, including their ability to deal with representations

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are employed in academic institutions and in the public and private sectors, contributing to innovation in fields such as human-computer interaction, information technology, educational policy and technology, and applications for identification and treatment of cognitive pathologies. High quality students completing a master’s may be qualified to pursue a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognition and Artificial Cognitive Systems

Experimental Research in Cognition

Cognition and Language

Cognition and Conceptual Issues

Cognition and Neuroscience

Issues in Cognitive Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 6 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree, or equivalent, with an average of A- in the last two years.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20256 CAD / year

≈ 20256 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4892 CAD / year

≈ 4892 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 6719 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Funding

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