Cognitive Science MSc

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS3 yearsOn CampusBoth

The Cognitive Science MSc programme at University of Edinburgh (College of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics) is a MSc programme delivered in English over a duration of 3 years (6 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme covers information systems design, data management, software development methodologies, and human-computer interaction. Students build comprehensive IT solutions for enterprise application. Graduates work as IT consultants, systems architects, and software specialists.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £23,840/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £23,840/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-03-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-03-30
Duration: 3 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 14 September 2026 ; next: September 2027
Intake: September intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-03-30

Non-EU students

2026-03-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration3 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyCollege of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics

Official university

University of Edinburgh

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 3 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£71,520	—	needs the fee

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