Program Overview
The Cognitive Science at Carleton University is a Master programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cognitive Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognition and Conceptual Issues
- Formal Methods
- Issues in Cognitive Science
- Experimental Methods & Stats
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The requirement for admission into the M.Cog.Sc. program is an honours degree (or equivalent) with an average of at least A-.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton Universityis an English-languagepublicresearch universityinOttawa,Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 16 months
