Explore our Grad Programs for 2027

Cognitive Science Graduate Programs

Programs

Master’s of Cognitive Science
PhD in Cognitive Science

Our interdisciplinary Cognitive Science graduate program integrates methods and perspectives from psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy to explore thinking, learning, and knowing across these disciplines.
Students receive training in a variety of methods, such as neuroimaging, experimental design, and cognitive modelling, in specialized areas like cognitive development, artificial intelligence, attention, neurolinguistics, and philosophy of mind.
Through a highly customizable experience, students gain expertise in their specific areas of interest while building a broad foundation across the disciplines of cognitive science. Students leave the program with skills in interdisciplinary research methods, statistics, and academic writing, prepared for careers in academia, industry, or government.

A limited number of funding packages are available for qualified candidates.

Apply by January 15, 2027

Program Information

Admissions

Recruiting for Fall 2027

Dr. John Anderson
Cognitive Aging, Attention, Memory, Cognitive Reserve, Bilingualism, Neuroimaging (MRI and NIRS), Multivariate Methods.

Dr. Jim Davies
Computer Modelling of Imagination, Artificial Intelligence, Alignment Ethics.

Dr. Olessia Jouravlev
Language and the Brain, Bilingualism, Language Processing, Semantic Memory, Individual Differences, Neurodiversity, Social Cognition.

Dr. Deepthi Kamawar
Cognitive Development, Saving, Future-Oriented Cognition, Executive Function, Moral Cognition.

Dr. Rebecca Merkley
Cognitive Development, Attention, Memory, Learning, Cognition, Mathematical Cognition, Early Childhood Education.

Dr. Kasia Muldner
Al and Education; Human-Computer Interaction (as it pertains to student learning); Programming Cognition; Cognitive and Social Processes in Learning.