The programme allows students to gain an understanding of the workings of the mind in the context of the technological advances that are increasingly shaping our lives and our societies. Cognitive capacities, such as intelligence, language use, thinking, reasoning, seeing, recognizing the world around us, and even emotions, have been the focus of scientific enquiry for centuries but are now more important than ever. Both arts and science students can take this degree course. Arts students will take two mathematics courses in the first year, but may concentrate more on the linguistics and philosophy options in second and third years. Students with A-levels in science subjects would normally choose more computer science courses.
Students follow eight courses in each of the three years.
This is the most interdisciplinary programme in the University, allowing students to select courses from some twelve departments amongst seven of the University's nine faculties. The courses, are carefully integrated in order to expose students to the different aspects of Cognitive Science. There are no additional requirements other than the University entrance requirement stated in Appendix II . It is suitable for both arts and science students. Students will be given preference for admission if they list BCogSc as their choice in Band A. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.