- Focused on achieving a scientific understanding of how human cognition works and how cognition is possible, its subject matter encompasses cognitive functions (such as memory and perception), the structure and use of human language, the evolution of the mind, animal cognition, artificial intelligence, and more.
- The cognitive science degree provides a strong grounding in the principles of cognition through courses in cognitive psychology, and, in addition, provides breadth in the interdisciplinary aspects of cognitive science such as anthropology, linguistics, biology, philosophy, and computer science.
University Of California - [UCSC], California, Santa Cruz - Courses & Fees
Santa Cruz, California
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Cognitive Science)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 76 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
$51,201/Yr
$51,201 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | Oct 1, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $45666 | $45666 | $45666 | $45666 |
| Health Insurance | $1509 | $1509 | $1509 | $1509 |
| Books and supply | $1203 | $1203 | $1203 | $1203 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2823 | $2823 | $2823 | $2823 |
| Total Fees | $51201 | $51201 | $51201 | $51201 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution with 60%
- High school students considering cognitive science as their university major find that the best preparation is a solid general education in English, mathematics through precalculus or beyond, natural sciences, social sciences, and writing.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed 12th grade from a recognised institution with 60%
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program
Scores Required
Career and Placement after Course
The cognitive science major is intended for students wishing to enter doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) programs in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, or cognitive neuroscience to pursue careers in research; enter the field of public health, for example, to work with individuals with neurological disorders and learning disabilities; or to enter the technology-related fields, such as human-computer interface design or human factors research; or pursue other related careers.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
| FormSwift Scholarship Program | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
| Next Genius Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Oct 1, 2023 |
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
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