Computational Cognitive Science at the University of Groningen

How can we model human task performance? How do our brains combine visual and auditory information? What is the ideal patient monitor for a tired emergency doctor?

The Master's degree programme in Computational Cognitive Science (CCS) focuses on cognitive (neuro)science and its applications. CCS provides you with insights into human cognition, language and the brain and teaches you to use this knowledge in applied settings, such as human-computer interaction and computerized learning tools. For example, by leveraging knowledge of human cognition, you can optimize how an Artificial Intelligence system communicates with the human user, develop virtual reality applications for education or develop simulation models of human task performance.

Two questions form the basis for this programme:

• How do human cognition and the human brain work?
• How can we use this knowledge in applied settings?

To answer these questions, you have to know how humans perform tasks and how this affects potential interactions. How do humans acquire new skills and how do they learn to adapt to a new task? In addition, it is important to think about how humans communicate and apply this to human-machine communication. Language is a natural way of human communication, and this may or may not be a good choice for communication with a machine, depending on the circumstances.

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Computational Cognitive Science at the University of Groningen

Programme options:

• Cognitive Engineering (specialization)
• Cognitive Language Modelling (specialization)
• Cognitive Modelling (specialization)
• Computational Cognitive Neuroscience (specialization)
• HTSM Honours Master (honours program)

For more detailed information on the contents of these specializations, please visit the degree website under the programme tab.

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Computational Cognitive Science at the University of Groningen

Once you have obtained your Master's degree, you can then use your skills in industrial research and development departments or usability labs, where you make sure that knowledge about human thinking and acting is used as early as possible in the design process.

In companies where computer software and new media applications are made, user interface design experts, usability testers and interaction designers are needed. If you have specialised in the field of speech and language technology, you can for instance get a job at a telecommunication company.

You could also choose to find a job at a research institute where you work as a researcher. This can be done at a university (PhD studentship) or at a research institute like TNO. About 50% of our students choose a career as a scientist, mostly as PhD student.

Job examples:

•     Work for a startups to develop smart software
•     Interaction designer
•     Usability tester
•     PhD research position

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Computational Cognitive Science at the University of Groningen

Previous education: 

A Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Psychology or a relevant degree including the following subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Science, Statistics and Research methods, practical skills in Programming.

This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The admissions board determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the master programme for which you applied.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Make sure to visit 'MSc Application Procedure' at www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission for all the necessary information about the procedure and admission requirements.

SCHOLARSHIPS
In cooperation with major national and international companies we welcome students with several scholarships
ASML Scholarship: ASML is one of the world's leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. The €5000 p/y scholarship is awarded every year to 25 exceptional students, who get the chance to become a Technology Ambassador within their scholarship period.
For more information, please see the degree website under the tab entry requirements.

The application deadline for starting on 1 September is 1 May of the same year.

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Computational Cognitive Science at the University of Groningen

Study abroad is recommended for an average of 20 weeks (maximum of 60 EC)
All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.

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