M.Sc. - Cognitive Science

2-Year Postgraduate Programme | Amity University Noida

Advanced research to build careers in academia or industry.

Rationale

To train professionals and researchers in high-level theories and advanced analytical and experimental methodologies for immediate industry placement or doctoral research.

Structure

2 year (4 semesters) full-time programme

  • Year 1: Core courses in Cognitive Processes, Brain Imaging, Computational Modelling, Neuroscience, Statistics. Equal emphasis on theory and laboratory projects, summer internships / lab rotations.
  • Year 2: Specialization through labs and a mandatory dissertation, often leading to new applications.
Field
Interdisciplinary
Duration
2 Years
Minimum Credits
90
Specialisation Tracks
4
Eligibility
Bachelors Degree in any discipline with minimum 60%. Background in Psychology, Engineering (especially Computer Science), Linguistics, Philosophy, Neuroscience or Life Science is preferred

2 Year full-time programme

Year 1: Core courses in Cognitive Processes, Brain Imaging, Computational Modelling, Neuroscience, Statistics. Equal emphasis on theory and laboratory projects, summer internships / lab rotations.

Year 2: Specialization through labs and a mandatory dissertation, often leading to new applications.

Track 1 - Artificial Intelligence

Advanced ML, Deep Learning, NLP, AI Ethics, Neural Computation.

Track 2 - Linguistics

Computational Linguistics, Context Engineering, NLP, Language Cognition.

Track 3 - Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Affective Science, Cognitive Behaviour, Neuroscience.

Track 4 - Neuroscience

Neural systems, Brain Imaging, Cognitive systems, Neuroethics.

1st Year

Semester – 1

    Core Courses

  • Foundations of Cognitive Science
  • Principles of Neurosciences
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Mathematical Foundations of Cognitive Science
  • Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Cognitive Science

    Common Curriculum Courses

  • Foreign Business Language - I (Arabic / Chinese / French / German / Japanese / Russian / Sanskrit / Spanish)
  • Professional & Business Communication

    Non-Teaching Credit Courses

  • Lab Rotation

Semester – 2

    Core Courses

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Symbolic Systems
  • Cognition and Machine Learning
  • Foundations of Language, Mind and Cognition

    Specialisation Elective Courses (Any One)

  • Data Structures and Algorithm Design
  • Computational & Systems Neuroscience
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Introduction to NLP

    Common Curriculum Courses

  • Foreign Business Language - II (Arabic / Chinese / French / German / Japanese / Russian / Sanskrit / Spanish)
  • Cognitive Analytics & Social Skills for Professional Development

    Non-Teaching Credit Courses

  • Cognitive Science Lab

2nd Year

Semester – 3

    Core Courses

  • Computational Cognitive Science
  • Philosophy of Mind

    Specialisation Elective Courses (Any Two)

  • Neuroimaging and Digital Health (Compulsory for AI Track)
  • Language, Mind and Brain (Compulsory for Linguistics Track)
  • Behavioural Psychology (Compulsory for Psychology Track)
  • Functional Neuroanatomy (Compulsory for Neuroscience Track)
  • Data Structures and Algorithm Design
  • Computational & Systems Neuroscience
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Computational Methods in Cognitive Science
  • Natural Language Processing and Understanding
  • Principles of Machine Learning
  • Formal Methods in Linguistics

    Open Elective Courses/Multi-Disciplinary

  • Affective and Social Cognition

    Common Curriculum Courses

  • Foreign Business Language - III (Arabic / Chinese / French / German / Japanese / Russian / Sanskrit / Spanish)
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility for Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility & Community Engagement

    Non-Teaching Credit Courses

  • Summer Internship

Semester – 4

    Specialisation Elective Courses (Any Two)

  • Advanced Deep Learning and Neural Networks (Compulsory for AI Track)
  • Speech and Language Comprehension and Production (Compulsory for Linguistics Track)
  • Community and Rehabilitation Psychology: Concepts, methods & Issues (Compulsory for Psychology Track)
  • Cognitive Systems (Compulsory for Neuroscience Track)
  • Language, Mind and Brain
  • Advances in Large Language Models
  • AI, Language and Human Cognition
  • Neurophysiology and Behaviour
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Machine Learning
  • Clinical Psychology: Concepts, Methods and Issues
  • Electrophysiology
  • Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Pragmatics
  • AI Ethics and Policy
  • Social Cognition
  • Advanced Syntax and Semantics

    Non-Teaching Credit Courses

  • Dissertation

Prepare for roles in academia, industry, AI development, UX design, mental health, and more.

Market Context

The global AI and cognitive computing market is projected to exceed USD 70 billion by 2030.

Employers including Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research, Meta AI, McKinsey, WHO and NASSCOM actively recruit professionals who understand both human and artificial intelligence.

India's AI market is among the fastest growing globally.

AI and Technology

Build intelligent systems informed by human cognition.
Roles: AI Researcher | NLP Engineer | ML Engineer | Cognitive Systems Architect
Employers: Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, Infosys, TCS

Neuroscience and Health

Translate brain research into digital health solutions and clinical tools.
Roles: Clinical Researcher | Neuroimaging Analyst | Digital Health Scientist
Employers: AIIMS, Apollo, Fortis, Siemens Healthineers, NIMHANS

Research and Academia

Pursue doctoral research at IIT, TIFR, IIIT, MIT, Oxford, Stanford, UCL
Roles: PhD Researcher | Postdoctoral Fellow | University Faculty

Language Technology

Speech Tech, NLP, and Computational Linguistics.
Roles: Computational Linguist | Speech Technologist | NLP Scientist
Employers: Sarvam AI, Krutrim, Amazon Alexa, Google

Psychology, UX and Behavioural Design

Behavioural science in product design, UX, and education.
Roles: UX Researcher | Behavioural Scientist | Product Researcher
Employers: McKinsey, BCG, Unilever

Policy, Ethics and Governance

Govern AI and Neurotechnology in Governments and international bodies.
Roles: AI Policy Analyst | Neuroethicist | Technology Policy Consultant
Employers: NASSCOM, WHO, UNESCO, Niti Aayog

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