Cognitive Science
Ruhr-University Bochum
Program Overview
Cognitive science is a dynamic, interdisciplinary area of research. The driving questions within cognitive science focus on the theoretical understanding and empirical...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
The programme is taught entirely in English. All students are required to provide proof of English proficiency. We require a proficiency level of at least B2+. German is not a requirement. The following tests are accepted as proof of English proficiency: UNIcert II (grade 2.0 or better) IELTS 6.5 (with at least a 6.0 in all four subcategories) TOEFL iBT 85 (with at least 18 in all four subcategories) FCE (grade A or B, respectively C or B2) Test certificates have to be uploaded by the applicant via the application portal. Do not send any hard copies. Language certificates must not be older than two years at the day of application. No test certificates are required If you are a citizen of the following countries: Australia Canada (excluding Quebec) Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom United States of America If you have obtained your Bachelor’s degree in English and the programme lasted for at least three years and your graduation dates back no more than two years German participants need proof of English proficiency just like non-German applicants. The German Abitur does not count. Furthermore, if your language of instruction in school was English, yet you do not fulfil any of the other conditions, you are still required to submit a language test.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The minimal condition for application is a Bachelor’s degree from a university inside the EU with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent degree from outside the EU. The following subjects are considered relevant for the programme: Cognitive science Psychology Philosophy with a strong focus on analytic philosophy, especially philosophy of mind, epistemology or philosophy of science (at least 15 ECTS) Neuroscience Computer science Linguistics Mathematics Biology with a focus on neurobiology or bioinformatics (at least 20 ECTS) Subjects that are not included in the list are considered relevant if they have a clear focus on cognitive science (e.g. neurobiology or neuroinformatics) or if they include courses amounting to 60 ECTS that are clearly related to cognitive sciences in terms of content. If the Bachelor's programme consists of two (or more) subjects, one of the relevant subjects listed above must have been completed to the extent of at least 60 ECTS. Additionally, a minimum of 15 ECTS in a second subject from the list must be completed.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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