Eötvös Loránd University

MSc in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience

Strength of program

Our university has longstanding educational and research traditions in a wide area of fields, including both humanities and science, thus providing an appropriate background for a multidisciplinary field such as cognitive science. The skills and knowledge gained during the program can be applied in a very wide area of basic research, applied research, and jobs outside the academic field. The students will have the opportunity to work with distinguished researchers on various projects in the university laboratories or join research in our partner institutions. They will have the opportunity to participate in international collaborations on research projects, and the chance to do international training with one of our partner universities.

Structure

Basic subject I

• Introduction to Cognitive Science

Basic subjects II. After psychologist BA

• Mathematics
• Epistemology
• Informatics
• Philosophy of Language

Basic subjects II. After biologist BSc

• Epistemology
• Logic and Logical Semantics
• Informatics
• Philosophy of Language

Basic subjects II. After communication BA

• Mathematics
• Statistics and Methodology
• Neurobiology

Basic subjects II. After philosophy BA

• Mathematics
• Statistics and Methodology
• Neurobiology
• Informatics

Basic subjects II. After linguistics BA

• Mathematics
• Statistics and Methodology
• Neurobiology
• Informatics

Basic subjects II. After programmer BSc

• Neurobiology
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Language

Basic subjects II. After engineering BSc

• Neurobiology
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Language

Core curriculum

• Cognitive Psychology 1
• Cognitive Psychology 2
• Cognitive Psychology Practical
• Philosophy of Science
• Computer Programming
• Intelligent Systems
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Philosophy of Mind
• Psycholinguistics
• Semantics and Knowledge Representation

Specialization in cognitive models of science

• Theory of Science
• Cognitive Movement in the Philosophy of Science
• Historical Reconstruction of Scientific Thinking
• Human Ethology
• Cognitive Anthropology
• Sociology of Knowledge
• Project Work
• required elective courses
• Project Work

Specialization in cognitive neuroscience

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Informatics in Human Vision
• Cognitive Developmental Research
• Knowledge and Culture
• Human Ethology
• Thesis
• required elective courses
• Project Work
• optional courses

Specialization in cognitive models of science- required elective courses

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Scientific Model Building
• Observation and Experiment
• Psychology of Science

Specialization in cognitive neuroscience- required elective courses

• Visual Neuroscience
• Language, Cognition, Consciousness and their Development
• Numerical Cognition
• Psychophysiology of Cognitive Processes
• Brain Imaging

The program provides graduates with the necessary theoretical/intellectual and empirical tools to pursue an academic career (PhD program) in cognitive science or in one of the disciplines related to it. Apart from basic research graduates in cognitive science increasingly find work in applied research: prospective career fields include the IT sector (interaction design, usability, knowledge management, etc.), education, and biomedical and clinical research, as well as the economy. The generic skills (such as teamwork, ability to communicate, reflection and evaluation skills, ability to quickly learn and adapt) acquired by graduates are of use in a variety of careers in the private sector. Graduates of cognitive science are especially suited to work in a highly interdisciplinary area, bringing experience in mediating between disciplines. These include the fields of IT and education (see above), as well as the areas of consulting, human resources, and science writing.

Job examples

• Human Resources employee
• Researcher
• IT expert