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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Cognitive Science (Humanities)
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cognitive Science (Humanities) course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computer Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at B or 6.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Cognitive Science (Humanities) course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | A |
| French | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Psychology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A* |
| Computer Science | A |
| Physics | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A* |
| Chemistry | A* |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A* |
| Biology | A |
| English Literature | A* |
| Mathematics | A |
| Religious Studies | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C851
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Cognitive Science (Humanities) course.
Philosophers and scientists have speculated about the nature of the human mind and how language affects it.
Recent developments offer new ways to understand the human mind, across fields such as:
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robotics
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brain imaging
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speech technology
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary attempt to understand the human mind. It focuses on abilities such as:
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reasoning
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perception
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memory
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awareness
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emotion
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attention
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judgement
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motor control
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language use
Cognitive science brings together and forms connections between these abilities, through methods such as:
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computer modelling
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linguistic analysis
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philosophical reasoning
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robotics
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neuroimaging
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psychological experiments
It brings together scholars from:
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linguistics
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psychology
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philosophy
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neuroscience
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computer science
Cognitive Science at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh played a key role in founding this discipline by forming connections between the disciplines that contribute to the study of human cognition.
You will learn from researchers who both laid the foundations, and are still making key advances in the field. The programme content is regularly reviewed to make sure you learn about current developments.
Our Cognitive Science (Humanities) programme offers an opportunity to complete a selection of basic courses covering material in:
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linguistics
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philosophy
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psychology
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computer science
Our goal is to help you achieve a broad understanding of issues, such as the:
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relationship between language and thought
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relationship between mind and brain
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philosophical implications of our ability to look inside the brain and to model its activities in computers and robots
Programme benefits
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The University of Edinburgh helped to create the field of cognitive science and is still at the forefront of it.
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You will learn not only from researchers who laid the foundations of the subject,but also from researchers who are still making key advances.
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Edinburgh is one of the largest centres in Europe for the study of human cognition and the only university in Scotland to offer Cognitive Science at undergraduate degree level.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Linguistics
• Computer science
• Psychology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £38,900 per year |
| International | £38,900 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Cognitive Science (Humanities) course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
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Assessment and feedback
57%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
42%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
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Academic support
78%
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Academic support
78%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
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Organisation and management
74%
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Organisation and management
74%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
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How well organised is your course?
71%
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Learning resources
88%
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Learning resources
88%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
63%
low
Student voice
63%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
37%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
75%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
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Teaching on my course
78%
med
Teaching on my course
78%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
60%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
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Learning opportunities
73%
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Learning opportunities
73%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
66%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
36%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
40%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
52%
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Academic support
77%
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Academic support
77%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
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Organisation and management
63%
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Organisation and management
63%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
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How well organised is your course?
58%
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Learning resources
88%
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Learning resources
88%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
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Student voice
64%
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Student voice
64%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
63%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
71%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
67%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
48%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
55%
low
Academic support
88%
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Academic support
88%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
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Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
41%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
Student information
The Cognitive Science (Humanities) course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Cognitive Science (Humanities) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£35k
First year after graduation
£39.4k
Third year after graduation
£59.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Cognitive Science (Humanities).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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