Master in Cognitive Neuroscience: Mind and Brain
University of Skövde
Key Information
Campus location
Norrmalm, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 135,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
02 Sep 2024
Introduction
Do you want to learn more about issues relating to the links between consciousness, the brain, and subjective well-being? This English-language master’s program gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of these issues at a high level.
About the Programme
The University of Skövde offers a one-year master’s program in Cognitive Neuroscience: Consciousness and the brain taught entirely in English. This is a demanding master’s program for students with a background in cognitive neuroscience or consciousness studies, or in closely related subjects. It may also be suitable as a conversion program for students with an interest in these subject areas and a background in a subject such as philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, or experimental psychology. The program is taught in English and provides a sound basis for research and teaching at a higher level within cognitive neuroscience. It requires ongoing, focused studies over the course of a year (two consecutive semesters).
Opportunities for Further Studies
The program began in 2011 but has already achieved strong academic results. After graduating, the majority of students have continued their studies at second- or third-cycle level at various universities, both in Sweden and abroad, including Örebro University, Umeå University, the University of Turku, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Radboud University, the University of Bern, and University College London.
Application Period
International students apply during the international application period, please see universityadmissions for further information. Students from Sweden can apply additionally during the national applications period. Check universityadmissions for more detailed information.
Research
Most senior members of the teaching staff at the department also carry out active research, in some cases as part of major research projects and with international collaborators. We encourage our students to take part in our research activities and be involved in presentations and publications of their research findings. Find out more about this research, publications, and previous theses at the university’s international website.
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Curriculum
Constituent courses in the study program
During the first semester, you will study four courses within different subjects:
- Consciousness and It's Neural Basis A1N (Prof. Antti Revonsuo)
- Research Methods and Data Processing in Cognitive Neuroscience A1N (Dr. Joel Gerafi and Dr. Andreas Kalckert)
- Seminars in Cognitive Neuroscience A1N (Dr. Andreas Kalckert)
- Cognitive Neuroscience: Research Practice A1N (Dr. Oskar Macgregor and Dr. Andreas Kalckert)
This takes the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group discussions. The focus lays on a critical evaluation of the current approaches in consciousness research and in cognitive neuroscience research more generally. Several of the courses are given by internationally leading researchers at the department and joined by internationally renowned guest lecturers for specific activities.
During the second semester, you will carry out an empirical or theoretical study within cognitive neuroscience, either in our own lab facilities or with one of our affiliated research groups. This forms the basis for a final degree project. During the semester, you will receive personal supervision from an experienced member of the teaching staff in your studies and your work.