Connectionists: MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience -- 2020-21 applications NOW OPEN

[Max Garagnani]

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The MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience programme at Goldsmiths, University of London (UK) is now accepting application for 2020-21 entry.

 

This cutting-edge Masters course, a combined effort of the Computing and Psychology Departments, builds on the multi-disciplinary and strong research profiles of our staff. It equips students with a sound grounding in theoretical and experimental methods of computational cognitive neuroscience, providing them also with an opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge in a practical research project, which may be carried out in collaboration with one of our industry partners.

 

Applications for the 2020-21 Academic Year are now open.

To submit an online application (free of charge), just click on the link below and follow the instructions:

https://bit.ly/2Fi86SB

 

* COURSE OUTLINE *

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This is a one-year full-time MSc degree programme, consisting of taught courses (6 months) plus research project and dissertation (6 months). It is designed for students with a good degree in the biological / life sciences (psychology, neuroscience, biology, medicine, etc.) or physical sciences (computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering), however, individuals with different backgrounds but equivalent experience will also be considered.

 

The core contents of this course include (i) fundamentals of cognitive neuroscience (cortical and subcortical mechanisms and structures underlying cognition and behaviour, plus experimental and neuroimaging techniques), and (ii) concepts and methods of computational modelling of biological neurons, simple neuronal circuits, and higher brain functions. Students are trained with a rich variety of computational and advanced methodological skills, taught in the four core modules of the course (“Modelling Cognitive Functions”, “Cognitive Neuroscience”, “Cortical Modelling”, and “Advanced Quantitative Methods”).Unlike other standard computational neuroscience programmes (which focus predominantly on modelling “low-level” aspects of brain function), one of the distinctive features of this course is that it includes the study of biologically constrained models of cognitive processes (including, e.g., language and decision making). The final research project can be carried out “in house” or in collaboration with an external partner, either from academia or industry. Our programme currently has links with 6 different international companies (based in UK, Germany, Italy, USA and Japan). Carrying out your final project in collaboration with one of our industry partners will enable you to acquire modern technical skills that are much in demand, paving the way for employment opportunities and making you particularly competitive on the job market.

 

* POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENING *

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If you are interested, but still not 100% sure this is the right course for you, come and talk to us in person at the forthcoming Goldsmiths’ annual POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENING! 

This is a FREE event open to everyone, which will take place at Goldsmiths campus in London on:

 

** Wednesday 20th November between 4-7pm **.

 

During the evening you will hear us present the course and be able to ask us any questions, have a tour of the MSc Laboratories, and even meet some of the current students or future fellow course mates.

 

To reserve your place, please visit: https://www.gold.ac.uk/open-days/. 

More details about exact times and location of the MSc Computational Cognitive Neuroscience introductory talk and tour of the laboratories will be provided nearer to the date.

 

For any further information, including funding opportunities and tuition fees, please visit:

https://www.gold.ac.uk/pg/msc-computational-cognitive-neuroscience/

 

Should you have any specific questions, please do get in touch.

 

Best wishes,

Max Garagnani

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Joint Programme Leader, MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Computing 
Goldsmiths, University of London
Lewisham Way, New Cross
London SE14 6NW, UK
Tel. +44 (0)20 7919 7850 
Fax: +44 (0)20 7919 7853 
https://www.gold.ac.uk/computing/people/garagnani-max/

https://www.gold.ac.uk/psychology/staff/herrojo-ruiz-maria/

 

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