The tuition fee for one year of studies is: 9400 PLN

General characteristics:

Graduates will possess interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in cognitive and clinical neuroscience, combining theory and practice in research on brain functioning, cognitive, emotional, and social processes. With the competencies gained, they will be able to apply statistical analysis to interpret empirical data, evaluate the research techniques used, and select diagnostic tools and techniques in the clinical diagnosis process.

Throughout their studies, graduates will acquire skills in:

Critical analysis of philosophical and methodological issues – through courses in the philosophy of science, philosophy of information, and philosophical problems in cognitive science, graduates will develop the ability to evaluate theoretical and methodological assumptions in neuroscience and cognitive sciences. They will be able to recognize the limitations and possibilities of different models explaining the functioning of the mind and reflect critically on the boundaries of scientific knowledge.

Analysis and modeling of cognitive processes – mastering computational modeling and data analysis methods in cognitive neuroscience, allowing them to study learning, memory, language, and emotion mechanisms,

Programming, modeling, and data analysis, including large data set analysis (Big Data), artificial intelligence, and algorithm design to support diagnostics,

Diagnostic methods and cognitive function assessment – learning neuroimaging techniques, neuropsychological clinical diagnosis, and methods for assessing brain function and structure in individuals with mental disorders and selected neurological disorders,

Working in interdisciplinary teams – gaining the ability to collaborate with psychologists, neurologists, computer scientists, and neuropsychological rehabilitation specialists, as well as implementing technological solutions to support people with disabilities,

Analysis and interpretation of empirical data – mastering advanced statistical analysis techniques and data processing, allowing for the assessment of the effectiveness of therapeutic and intervention methods,

Study time: 2 years

Form of study: stationary

The tuition fee for one year of studies is: 9400 PLN

Career prospects:

The skills acquired in analyzing, diagnosing, and interpreting cognitive, computational, and social phenomena will be valuable in many professional fields. The competencies gained during the studies will find application in supporting clinical diagnosis and research on brain function and structure in individuals with mental and selected neurological disorders, in developing technologies to support people with disabilities, as well as in supporting the functioning of individuals with mental and selected neurological disorders.

Graduates will be prepared to work in research institutions, in educational and health sectors (including rehabilitation centers), in research and technology sectors using the analytical, computational, and diagnostic skills acquired during their studies. Additionally, as clinical analysts, graduates will be able to actively participate in the diagnostic process, supporting medical teams in formulating diagnoses through their analytical and interpretive skills. Their competencies include conducting research, performing analyses, and preparing diagnostic reports, making them valuable specialists in interdisciplinary medical and research teams.

Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in, among others:

• Research institutes and neuroscience laboratories
• Diagnostic and clinical centers
• Companies specializing in artificial intelligence and data analysis
• Neuropsychological rehabilitation centers
• The educational and training sectors
• Research and development teams working on technologies supporting people with disabilities
• Scientific teams applying neuroimaging techniques in research on psychiatric and neurological patients.

Admission Procedure

Admission is conducted as follows:

Candidates are qualified based on the grade point average (GPA) from previous studies:

- Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science;
- Candidates holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or long-cycle master’s degree in at least one of the following related fields:

1. Philosophy
  2. Archaeology
  3. Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
  4. History
  5. Family Studies
  6. Pedagogy
  7. Canon Law
  8. Psychology
  9. International Relations
  10. Astronomy
  11. Biotechnology
  12. Computer Science
  13. Mathematics

- Candidates holding a degree in a field assigned to one of the following academic disciplines: 

1. Philosophy
  2. Archaeology
  3. Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology
  4. History
  5. Linguistics
  6. Literary Studies
  7. Cultural and Religious Studies
  8. Art Studies
  9. Polish Philology
  10. Family Studies
  11. Economics and Finance
  12. Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management
  13. Security Studies
  14. Social Communication and Media Studies
  15. Political and Administrative Sciences
  16. Management and Quality Studies
  17. Law
  18. Sociology
  19. Pedagogy
  20. Canon Law
  21. Psychology
  22. International Relations
  23. Astronomy
  24. Biotechnology
  25. Computer Science
  26. Mathematics
  27. Biological Sciences
  28. Chemical Sciences
  29. Physical Sciences
  30. Biblical Studies
  31. Theology
  32. Film and Theatre Arts
  33. Music Arts
  34. Fine Arts and Conservation of Works of Art

Final score is calculated using the formula:

W = s × 20

where:
- W is the final score,
- s is the GPA from previous studies.

Entrance Exam

Other candidates are admitted based on an entrance exam in the form of an interview, which evaluates their motivation.

Grades are converted to points as follows:

English Language Proficiency

All candidates must demonstrate English proficiency at a level sufficient to undertake master's studies in English.

Accepted documents:

1. Diploma of higher education completed in English.
2. Language certificates (minimum B2 CEFR level):

a. Cambridge Exams:
- B2 First (FCE): Grade A or B
- C1 Advanced (CAE): Grade A, B, or C
- C2 Proficiency (CPE): Grade A, B, or C

b. TOEFL iBT:
- B2: 75–93 points
- C1: 94–109 points
- C2: 110–120 points

c. IELTS:
- B2: 5.5–6.5
- C1: 7–8
- C2: 8.5–9

Candidates without these must undergo an English proficiency assessment by a committee composed of academic teachers, including members from the Faculty of Christian Philosophy and the UKSW Foreign Language Study Center.