Connectionists: MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience -- 2021-22 applications are 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 PART-TIME and FULL-TIME studies in 2021-22.


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 solid theoretical basis and knowledge of experimental methods in computational cognitive neuroscience, providing them also with an opportunity to consolidate their skills in a practical research project, possibly carried out in collaboration with a partner from industry.


Applications for the 2021-22 Academic Year are open. IMPORTANT: places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are considering this programme, we recommend that you apply now to avoid disappointment later. 


HOW TO APPLY

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To submit an online application free of any costs, simply click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions: 


COURSE OUTLINE 
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This is a one-year (full-time) or two-years (part-time) MSc degree programme, consisting of taught courses (120 credits) plus research project and dissertation (60 credits). (Note: students who need a Tier-4 VISA to study in the UK can only register for the full-time pathway). It is designed for students with a good degree in the biological / life (psychology, neuroscience, biology, medicine, etc.) or physical (computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering) sciences, however, individuals with different backgrounds but commensurate 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. For samples of previous MSc projects, visit: https://coconeuro.com/

LINKS WITH INDUSTRY
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The programme has active links with a number of collaborators from industry, including representatives from international companies with headquarters in UK, Germany, Italy, and Japan. Carrying out your final project in collaboration with one of our industry partners or securing a placement with them after completion of your degree will enable you to acquire modern technical skills that are much in demand, paving the way for employment opportunities and making you very competitive on the job market.

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

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

For any other specific questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Max Garagnani

Maria Herrojo Ruiz

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Joint Programme Leaders, MSc in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Computing 
Goldsmiths, University of London
Lewisham Way, New Cross
London SE14 6NW, UK
https://www.gold.ac.uk/computing/people/garagnani-max/
https://www.gold.ac.uk/psychology/staff/herrojo-ruiz-maria/

Check out what our alumni have to say about this course: https://coconeuro.com/
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