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Master's Programme in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition
Master’s Programme
Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition
The Master’s programme 'Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition' offers courses that explore cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuro-modelling. Taken together, these subjects cover how memory, emotions, cognition and consciousness actually work.
Taught in close cooperation with the École Normale Supérieure and Aarhus University, the programme combines lectures in English with practical training at prominent laboratories in Moscow and at international partner institutions. Leading scientists supervise students' practical training and writing of Master's thesis during the second year.
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Russian government and HSE scholarships and tuition fee waivers available
The educational programme has been updated in the framework of a grant funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (grant ID: 075-15-2020-928).
During your studies
This two-year programme is taught in English and covers a wide range of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience subjects. The programme begins with introductory courses in psychology, mathematics, and neuroscience. It offers two tracks: Cognitive Sciences and Computational Sciences.
Cognitive Sciences is an integration of psychology and neuroscience that examines neural systems underlying complex behaviours like emotions, language, attention, memory, etc. The programme focuses on the following topics:
• Advanced Neuroimaging
• Visual Perception and Attention
• Emotion and Cognition
• Applied Neuroscience
Computational Sciences is an experimental discipline that focuses on modelling the structure and the functionsof the cognitive and neural processes.
The Master’s programme focuses on the following topics:
• Advanced Computational Neuroscience
• Mathematical Aspects of EEG and MEG Based Neuroimaging
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s programme in Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition are able to demonstrate proficiency in signal processing, statistical data analysis, and in interpretation of neuronal mechanisms that underlie various cognitive processes. As such, they have been able to pursue careers in international research laboratories and centres, at private companies focusing on user interface optimization and evaluation projects, as well as at universities and schools. They are also involved with projects on brain-computer interface development and clinical application, including pre-surgery brain mapping, neuromarketing, and usability research.
How to apply
The application process is open from November 1st, 2023 till August 11th, 2024. Applicants must submit a resume/CV, letter of motivation, and a statement of research interests, among several other required documents. Applicants are considered for admission based on their application portfolio meeting the programme’s requirements.
More information about the application process for international students can be found here.
Anna Shestakova, Director of the Centre for Cognition & Decision Making, Head of the Academic Council of the Master’s Programme 'Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition'
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