Cognitive Science: University of Westminster

Introduction

This interdisciplinary course gives an understanding of the mental processes underlying cognitive abilities and provides an exploration of the nature of mind and intelligence.

Course Content

The course first examines the basic issues, concepts and terminology of cognitive science and provides a fundamental understanding of anthropology, artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience and philosophy. As the course develops, the individual disciplines are integrated to provide a holistic perspective on the scientific study of the mind, including cognitive neuroscience, connectionist modelling and the cognitive science of music, language and consciousness. The course gives you a solid grounding in a contemporary scientific discipline, and the opportunity to develop greater strengths in a specialised or related field according to your career aspirations.

This degree develops a critical awareness of psychology, with emphasis on the major themes - biological, social, cognitive and developmental psychology and the research methods used by psychologists. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for the graduate Basis for Registration, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Also available part-time.

Teaching and Assessment

The course combines lecture, tutorial and practical laboratory elements. Formal exams are supported by continuous assessment.

Associated Careers

Those that choose the psychology pathway often follow psychology-related careers, such as clinical psychology, neuropsychology, psychiatric work or experimental research. Those that choose an AI pathway are more likely to follow an IT-related career in industry or academic research. A number of our graduates go on to do postgraduate research and many are leading successful careers in a range of other fields, such as law, education, forensics, commerce and marketing.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification type Grade/points
• A Levels A minimum of BC at A Level. One A Level must be in a relevant subject, eg Business, Chemistry, Computing, Maths or Physics.
• International Baccalaureate 26 points
• BTEC National Diploma MMM