Computational Cognitive Science

Do you want to study what allows humans to process language? Do you want to build AI systems that are safe to use and put the user first? Do you want to model how the brain processes information, and help disabled people move and talk? Then the Master's degree programme in Computational Cognitive Science (CCS) is for you!

This programme goes beyond abstract theories by creating explicit systems to test and compare different theories, and build new systems that are good for people.You will run simulations of the human mind down to the neural level, analyse neuroimaging data such as EEG and fMRI, and even visualise what people are thinking about by using machine learning. All this helps us learn more about how our minds actually work and enables us to create new products, safer workplaces, and better education.

The Master’s programme in Computational Cognitive Science is made up of three core topics, reflected in three specializations: Human-Centred AI, Human Language Modelling and Cognitive Modelling and the Brain. Students can also choose courses from the university’s AI Master’s programme to further augment their skills with engineering knowledge and become capable researchers and AI system developers. Students are also encouraged to bring ideas and skills from other fields to the programme.

Human-Centred AI

This specialization focuses on the unique challenges faced when de