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Study Cognitive Science at Otago

    Overview

    Cognitive Science is available as a subject for the degree of Master of Science (MSc).

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    Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.

    Postgraduate qualifications

    Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.

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    Papers and Thesis
    • COGS 495 Master's Thesis Preparation

    • Papers worth 80 points from:
    • COGS 5 (thesis)

      Note: The papers are normally taken before undertaking the thesis.

    Papers

    View a list of all related papers below.

    COGS papers

    Paper Code Year Title Points Teaching period
    COGS495 2025 Master's Thesis Preparation 24 points Full Year
    COGS515 2025 Special Topic 24 points Full Year

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