Cognitive Science

Carleton University

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3–4 years
Duration (years)
3–4 years: bachelor 3, honours 4
Carleton: published degree duration and route scope
Co-op option
Work experience
Optional co-op; Carleton says Cognitive Science graduates have taken roles across government, media, universities, tech, financial services and cultural organizations.
Cognitive Science · official programme information
~75%
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: 75%. 2027/28. Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed routes CGS/CGG. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.
Carleton university-supplied OUInfo: Cognitive Science – Honours (4 years), Ontario entry 2027/28

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

Application: January 2027 term, international transcripts
2026 entry
Verbatim: "Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US)."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
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Applicant pathways

Ontario secondary admission

Current Ontario high-school applicants to this degree

OSSD with six Grade 12 U/M subjects; prerequisite subjects at4U level with no individual grade below60%.
Grade 12 English4U is recommended generally; degree-specific required subjects are listed separately. Co-op work-experience U/M credits do not count among the six.

Ontario college graduate/transfer

Ontario college graduate/transfer applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

Students who have completed a minimum of one year of full-time study and who present a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B standing in the Carleton University grading system) in a diploma program at an Ontario College are eligible to apply for admission to an undergraduate program at Carleton based on their academic merit at the college level.
The specific prerequisite subjects below are the necessary minimum requirements and only establish the eligibility of an applicant to be considered for admission to the degree program. Students with questions about prerequisite course equivalents from College should contact admissions@carleton.ca
English is recommended for all degrees
Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
Transfer of credit will be assessed upon admission. In some cases, it may be necessary to submit detailed course descriptions.
Students with studies from private Canadian colleges will not be considered

Canadian university graduate/transfer

Canadian university graduate/transfer applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

The specific prerequisite subjects below are the necessary minimum requirements and only establish the eligibility of an applicant to be considered for admission to the degree program
English is recommended for all degrees
Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
Transfer of credit will be assessed upon admission. In some cases, it may be necessary to submit detailed course descriptions.

Quebec CEGEP

Quebec CEGEP applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

One year of CEGEP with a minimum of 12 academic courses (within the D.E.C or three-year diploma program). No individual prerequisite grade below 60%.
Those with more than 12 pre-university courses will be considered for admission with advanced standing
English or Anglais at the pre-university level is recommended for all degrees
The overall average (and prerequisite average) required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

International Baccalaureate
You will need the full IB (three standard [SL] and three higher level [HL] subjects), with a minimum of 28 points (please note that some programs are more competitive and will require higher scores).
You may have one subject with a grade of 3, provided it is offset by a grade of 5 or better. Prerequisite subjects must have a grade of 4 or better.
IB students may be awarded advanced standing (transfer) credit for HL subjects with a grade of 5 or better subject to the discretion of the appropriate faculty, to a maximum of 3.0 credits.
If you are currently completing the IB in a Canadian high school, please refer to the admission requirements and application deadlines for your province.

Mature applicant

Mature applicant applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

A Mature Applicant is an applicant who satisfies all of the criteria listed below:
is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
does not meet the normal admission requirements (as published in the Undergraduate Calendar);
has been away from full-time studies for a minimum of two calendar years; and
has not attended a university or college as a full-time student.
Mature applicants must fulfill all necessary program prerequisites before applying. Mature applicants must have:
secondary school graduation in an academic program (required average will vary according to program); or
completed, as a Special Student at Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or two half credits) with a C- or better standing in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half credit attempts); or
other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.
Mature applicants must submit the following:
Biographical information (approximately 500 to 1000 words outlining what you have been doing since leaving full-time studies, your goals, what you expect to gain from a university education and why you feel you will be successful in your studies)
Transcript of secondary studies and/or most recent studies.
Note: Mature applicants are not normally considered for admission to Public Affairs and Policy Management, Music, Journalism, Commerce or International Business.

Home-schooled applicant

Home-schooled applicant applying to this degree; selected major requirements also apply

Home-schooled students applying to Carleton are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education in one of the following ways:
Through final grades in six Grade 12 U/M, including prerequisites for the program, obtained through a Ministry approved provider of courses related to the OSSD. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six Grade 12 U/M or equivalent courses.
Through credentials (including prerequisite courses) from other jurisdictions, such as results in Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced Level courses in the General Certificate Education (GCE) examinations.
In certain cases, homeschooled students may also gain entry to the university by studying as a Special (non-degree) student first and then transferring to a full-time degree program. Please contact Admissions Services to speak with an advisor about this option. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships but will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
All homeschooled applicants should also submit biographical information (approximately 500 to 1000 words outlining your goals, what you expect to gain from a university education and why you feel you will be successful in your studies)
In the absence of final grades in courses as defined above:
You must submit the results of standardized tests (quote codes below) such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum of 550 in each SAT component or a composite ACT score of 24. Note: Some programs may require higher scores
If you are planning on using SAT or ACT scores as a basis of admission, please contact admissions services about ways to meet the prerequisite requirements as they cannot be satisfied using standardized tests.
If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
SAT CODE: 0854 ACT CODE: 5376

Ontario students taking IB

Applicants completing IB at an Ontario high school; Carleton undergraduate degree entry

If you complete IB at a Canadian high school, Carleton directs you to the admission requirements for your province. Ontario applicants should use their Ontario prerequisites shown above.
The separately published full-IB point requirement is not an Ontario-percentage conversion. Keep the applicant curriculum and program-specific subject requirements distinct.

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

High-school applicants educated in Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Complete high school with five courses numbered 30 or 31.
Complete ELA 30-1.

British Columbia and Yukon

High-school applicants educated in British Columbia and Yukon

Complete high school with four Grade 12 academic courses.
Complete English 12 or English First Peoples 12.

Manitoba

High-school applicants educated in Manitoba

Complete high school with five courses at the 40 level.
Complete ELA 40S.

New Brunswick

High-school applicants educated in New Brunswick

Complete high school with five academic Grade 12 courses.
Complete English 122.

Newfoundland and Labrador

High-school applicants educated in Newfoundland and Labrador

Complete high school with 10 credits at the 3000 level.
Complete ELA 3201.

Nova Scotia

High-school applicants educated in Nova Scotia

Complete high school with five Grade 12 academic or advanced courses.
Complete English 12.

Prince Edward Island

High-school applicants educated in Prince Edward Island

Complete high school with five academic courses at the 611 or 621 level.
Complete English 621.

Saskatchewan

High-school applicants educated in Saskatchewan

Complete high school with six courses numbered 30.
Complete ELA A30 or B30.

Degree requirements

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Philosophical and Conceptual Issues Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (15.5 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
4. 0.5 credit from:
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5. 0.5 credit in:
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6. 0.5 credit in:
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7. 1.0 credit in:
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8. 1.0 credit in:
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10. 1.5 credits in:
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11. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
and 0.5 credit in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
13. 4.5 credits in the concentration:
See approved options
a. 4.0 credits from:
See approved options
b. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
B. Credits not included in the Major (4.5 credits)
14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Language and Linguistics Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (15.5 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
4. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
5. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
10. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
11. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
12. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
and 0.5 credit in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
13. 4.5 credits in the concentration:
See approved options
a. 2.0 credits in:
See approved options
b. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
c. 1.0 credit from:
See approved options
B. Credits not included in the Major (4.5 credits)
14. 4.5 credits in free electives

Cognitive Science with Concentration in the Biological Foundations of Cognition Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major GPA (15.5 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
4. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
5. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
10. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
11. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
12. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
and 0.5 credit in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
13. 4.5 credits in the concentration:
See approved options
a. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
b. 3.0 credits in:
See approved options
c. 1.0 credit from:
See approved options
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (4.5 credits)
14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Psychology Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (15.5 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
4. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
5. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
10. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
11. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
12. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
and 0.5 credit in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
13. 4.5 credits in the concentration:
See approved options
a. 2.0 credits in:
See approved options
b. 0.5 credit in PSYC at the 2000-level or above
c. 2.0 credits from:
See approved options
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (4.5 credits)
14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Computation Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (15.5 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
4. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
5. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
6. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
7. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
8. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
10. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
11. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
12. 1.5 credits from:
See approved options
and 0.5 credit in CGSC at the 3000-level or higher
1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or higher
13. 4.5 credits in the concentration:
See approved options
a. 0.5 credit in:
See approved options
b. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 1000-level or higher
c. 2.0 credits from:
See approved options
d. 1.0 credit in COMP at the 2000-level or higher
e. 0.5 credit in COMP at the 3000-level or higher
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (4.5 credits)
14. 4.5 credits in free electives

Cognitive Science Bachelor of Cognitive Science (15.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits)
3. 1.5 credits in CGSC at the 3000-level or above
4. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
5. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
6. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
7. 0.5 credit from:
See approved options
8. 1.5 credits in:
See approved options
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits)
10. 6.0 credits in free electives

Applies to all listed streams

1. 1.0 credit from:
See approved options
2. 1.0 credit in:
See approved options
9. 0.5 credit from:
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Other requirements and route notes

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Philosophical and Conceptual Issues Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Language and Linguistics Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in the Biological Foundations of Cognition Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Psychology Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Computation Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science Bachelor of Cognitive Science (15.0 credits)

References

Program facts

Entering average~75%

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed routes CGS/CGG. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

Co-opCo-op option

Optional co-op; Carleton says Cognitive Science graduates have taken roles across government, media, universities, tech, financial services and cultural organizations.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Current degree and concentration variants. Each has its own required course and credit rules.

Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Modelling

BCogSc

Study artificial intelligence and computational models of cognition. The stream has limited enrolment and requires third-year standing.

Published requirements

Courses

Courses explicitly named in the selected2026/27 degree or stream requirement tables, including alternatives and optional course banks. Credits retain Carleton’s own published unit; this is not a weekly timetable.

First year; common Cognitive Science courses3 listed

All listed degree/concentration routes share these three courses.

LING 1001Introduction to Linguistics I0.5 credits
Introduces linguistic analysis through speech sounds, word structure, syntax and meaning.
PSYC 1001Introduction to Psychology I0.5 credits
Surveys psychology as a natural science, including neuroscience, cognition and learning.
PSYC 1002Introduction to Psychology II0.5 credits
Surveys psychology as a social science, including personality, social psychology and mental health.

First year; Cognitive Science introductory choices4 listed

Choose 1.0 credits from the calendar bank. FYSM 1604 is 0.5 credits; it is not by itself a 1.0-credit replacement for both half courses. FYSM 1607 is the separate 1.0-credit seminar option.

CGSC 1001Mysteries of the Mind0.5 credits
Examines how cognitive science studies knowledge, learning, reasoning, bias and the mind.
PHIL 1301Mind, World, and Knowledge0.5 credits
Examines philosophical questions about mind, consciousness, reality, meaning, truth and knowledge.
FYSM 1604Cognitive Science: Understanding the Mind0.5 credits
Examines cognition across linguistics, psychology, philosophy and computing, including language, intelligence and the mind-brain relationship.
FYSM 1607Cognitive Science: Thinking and Knowing1 credits
Examines cognition across linguistics, psychology, philosophy and computing, including language, intelligence and the mind-brain relationship.

First year; Biological Foundations concentration3 listed

Additional courses for this concentration only.

CGSC 1005Computational Methods in Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Introduces programming and computational methods through applications in cognitive science.
NEUR 1202Neuroscience of Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions0.5 credits
Examines mental-health conditions through biological, developmental, experiential and environmental factors.
NEUR 1203Neuroscience of Mental Health and Neurological Conditions0.5 credits
Examines neurological conditions through biological, developmental, experiential and environmental factors.

First year; Cognition and Computation concentration2 listed

Additional courses for this concentration only.

COMP 1005Introduction to Computer Science I0.5 credits
Introduces algorithms, procedural programming, data types, functions, testing and computational problem-solving.
COMP 1006Introduction to Computer Science II0.5 credits
Develops object-oriented programming through data structures, inheritance, recursion, testing and program efficiency.

First year; other concentrations or 15-credit degree1 listed

The guide assigns CGSC 1005 to the other concentration routes and the 15-credit degree.

CGSC 1005Computational Methods in Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Introduces programming and computational methods through applications in cognitive science.

Additional published courses

CGSC 2001Theories in Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Cognitive Science’s history and integration of psychology, philosophy, linguistics, AI and neuroscience.
CGSC 2002Methods in Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Selected cognitive-science topics through several disciplines, potentially including independent research.
CGSC 3601Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science0.5 credits
AI and computer models of cognitive processes as contributions to cognitive science.
LING 2005Linguistic Analysis0.5 credits
Analyse sound, word and sentence structures through practical linguistic-data exercises.
LING 2007Phonetics0.5 credits
Speech sounds, transcription, articulation, acoustics, perception and cross-language patterns.
PHIL 2001Introduction to Logic0.5 credits
Formal logic, symbolic translation, inference and logical correctness; open to first-year students.
PHIL 2501Introduction to Philosophy of Mind0.5 credits
Philosophical questions about minds, bodies, consciousness, identity and cognition.
CGSC 3004Philosophy and Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Philosophy’s methods and role in cognitive science and competing accounts of the mind.
CGSC 3603Artificial Intelligence: Philosophical and Ethical Issues0.5 credits
Philosophical and ethical questions about AI, sentience, cognition, healthcare and social effects.
PHIL 2301Introduction to the Philosophy of Science0.5 credits
Philosophy of scientific methods, explanation, evidence and approaches to understanding the world.
PHIL 2504Language and Communication0.5 credits
Language, meaning, communication and cognition from linguistic and philosophical perspectives.
PHIL 3104The Roots of Analytic Philosophy0.5 credits
Early analytic philosophy through Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein and their intellectual context.
PHIL 3301Issues in the Philosophy of Science0.5 credits
Selected philosophy-of-science questions or the philosophy of a particular scientific discipline.
PHIL 3306Symbolic Logic0.5 credits
Propositional and predicate logic, deduction, completeness, semantics and extensions to basic logic.
PHIL 3501Philosophy of Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Philosophical questions about studying the mind scientifically and using computational models.
PHIL 3502Mind and Action0.5 credits
Philosophical relationships between thought, agency, action, rationality and mental causation.
PHIL 3504Pragmatics0.5 credits
Language use in conversation and culture, including implicature, reference and speech acts.
PHIL 3506Semantics0.5 credits
Words, sentences and linguistic meaning, with formal semantics and the relation to context.
PHIL 3530Philosophy of Language0.5 credits
Philosophy of language, including meaning, truth, reference, concepts and context.
PSYC 2700Introduction to Cognitive Psychology0.5 credits
Cognitive-psychology theories and methods concerning attention, learning, memory, language and thinking.
PSYC 2307Human Neuropsychology I0.5 credits
Brain-behaviour relationships, nervous-system function and neural bases of cognition and emotion.
CGSC 3908Honours Seminar in Cognitive Science0.5 credits
Cognitive-science theories and empirical approaches, with independent research preparing for an honours thesis.
CGSC 4908Honours Thesis1 credits
Interdisciplinary thesis; supervisor assignment and registration require Undergraduate Supervisor approval.
CGSC 4909Honours Project1 credits
Interdisciplinary honours project involving one or more group research projects.
PHIL 2540Personal Identity and the Self0.5 credits
Personal identity, selfhood, mind-body relationships, memory and self-knowledge.
PHIL 3140Epistemology0.5 credits
Evidence, rationality, knowledge, justification, scepticism and the roles of reason and experience.
PHIL 4055Lexical Semantics0.5 credits
Word meaning, lexical relationships, meaning variation and lexical aspect.
PHIL 4210Seminar in Philosophy of Language or Linguistics0.5 credits
Selected philosophical issues or thinkers concerning language and linguistics.
PHIL 4220Seminar in philosophy of Mind or Cognition0.5 credits
Selected philosophical issues or thinkers concerning mind and cognition.
PHIL 4230Seminar in Metaphysics, Epistemology, or Philosophy of Science0.5 credits
Selected issues or thinkers in metaphysics, epistemology or philosophy of science.
PHIL 4503Special Topic in Philosophy of Computing0.5 credits
An in-depth special topic in philosophy of computing; no fixed topic is specified.
PHIL 4505Formal Semantics0.5 credits
Advanced compositional semantics, logic and interfaces with syntax and pragmatics.
LING 3004Syntax I0.5 credits
Syntactic theory, sentence structures and dependencies, and testing grammatical hypotheses.
LING 3005Morphology I0.5 credits
Word structure, inflection, derivation and interactions between morphology, sounds and syntax.
LING 3007Phonology I0.5 credits
Language sound systems, phonological rules, stress, tone and cross-language patterns.
LING 3601Language Processing and the Brain0.5 credits
Adult speech and language processing, its brain mechanisms and experimental methods.
LING 2604Communication Differences and Disabilities I0.5 credits
Survey speech, language, fluency and hearing differences and disabilities; topics vary yearly.
LING 3604Communication Differences and Disabilities II0.5 credits
Selected communication differences and disabilities through theory and cross-language evidence; topics may vary.
LING 3504Pragmatics0.5 credits
Language use in conversation and culture, including implicature, reference and speech acts.
LING 3505Semantics0.5 credits
Words, sentences and linguistic meaning, with formal semantics and the relation to context.
LING 3603Child Language0.5 credits
Language development from birth to about ten, including grammar, pragmatics and environmental influences.
LING 4004Syntax II0.5 credits
Advanced syntactic theory topics; no specific topic list is published.
LING 4005Morphology II0.5 credits
Advanced morphological theory topics; no specific topic list is published.
LING 4007Phonology II0.5 credits
Advanced phonological theory topics; no specific topic list is published.
LING 4505Formal Semantics0.5 credits
Advanced compositional semantics, logic and interfaces with syntax and pragmatics.
LING 4510Lexical Semantics0.5 credits
Word meaning, lexical relationships, meaning variation and lexical aspect.
LING 4601Cognitive Neuroscience of Language0.5 credits
Advanced adult language-processing and brain mechanisms, potentially including first-language acquisition.
LING 4603First Language Acquisition0.5 credits
Advanced language acquisition and development, including environment, cognition and inborn knowledge.
LING 4605Psycholinguistic Research Methods0.5 credits
Design psycholinguistic experiments and interpret and report statistical research results.
LING 4606Statistics for Language Research0.5 credits
Apply statistics to language data and measurement problems in linguistic research.
NEUR 2001Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience0.5 credits
Neuroscience research methods, descriptive statistics, communication and responsible scientific conduct.
NEUR 2002Introduction to Statistics in Neuroscience0.5 credits
Descriptive and inferential statistics for neuroscience, including tests, ANOVA and correlation.
NEUR 2201Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience0.5 credits
Neural signalling, ion channels, transporters, intracellular pathways and gene-expression regulation.
NEUR 2202Neurodevelopment and Plasticity0.5 credits
Nervous-system development and plasticity, including neurons, axons, synapses and psychopathology.
NEUR 3001Data Analysis in Neuroscience I0.5 credits
Use software and appropriate statistical methods to analyse and interpret real neuroscience data.
NEUR 3002Data Analysis in Neuroscience II0.5 credits
Apply statistical software, tests, ANOVA and regression to neuroscience data.
NEUR 2801Neuroscience and Creativity0.5 credits
Creativity’s neurobiological basis in people with and without mental-health conditions.
NEUR 3204Neuropharmacology0.5 credits
Neurotransmitters, drug action and the neurochemical bases of psychiatric disorders.
NEUR 3206Sensory and Motor Neuroscience0.5 credits
Sensory processing and motor control through their underlying neural mechanisms.
NEUR 3207Systems Neuroscience0.5 credits
Neural systems involved in emotion, motivation, sleep and complex behaviour.
NEUR 3303The Neuroscience of Consciousness0.5 credits
Neural mechanisms of consciousness and changes associated with sleep, illness, drugs and other stimuli.
PSYC 3307Human Neuropsychology II0.5 credits
Assess cortical function and neurological, psychiatric and cognitive disorders using neuropsychological methods.
PSYC 3709Language Processing and the Brain0.5 credits
Adult speech and language processing, its brain mechanisms and experimental methods.
PSYC 2001Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology0.5 credits
Psychological research designs, observation, surveys, descriptive statistics and reporting findings.
PSYC 2002Introduction to Statistics in Psychology0.5 credits
Descriptive and inferential statistics for psychology, including tests, ANOVA and correlation.
PSYC 3000Design and Analysis in Psychological Research1 credits
Statistical analysis, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and experimental design using software.
PSYC 3700Cognition (Honours Seminar)1 credits
Honours cognitive-psychology research, study design, data analysis and reports in preparation for a fourth-year thesis.
PSYC 3506Cognitive Development0.5 credits
Cognitive development across the lifespan, focusing on memory, thinking, language and learning skills.
PSYC 3508Child Language0.5 credits
Language development from birth to about ten, including grammar, pragmatics and environmental influences.
PSYC 3702Perception0.5 credits
Perception theories, methods and practical applications in fields such as medicine, design and communication.
COMP 2401Introduction to Systems Programming0.5 credits
System-level programming, operating-system concepts, memory, processes and system calls.
COMP 2402Abstract Data Types and Algorithms0.5 credits
Design abstract data types and analyse structures such as lists, trees and graphs.
COMP 2404Introduction to Software Engineering0.5 credits
Design maintainable and reusable object-oriented software using modularity, encapsulation and design patterns.
COMP 2406Fundamentals of Web Applications0.5 credits
Web-application technologies, programming models, databases and distributed-application performance and security.
COMP 2804Discrete Structures II0.5 credits
Discrete mathematics for computing, including counting, probability, recurrences and randomised algorithms.
COMP 3008Software Structures for User Interfaces0.5 credits
Build user interfaces using reactive programming, interface infrastructure and implementation patterns.

Elective choices

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Philosophical and Conceptual Issues Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

4. 0.5 credit from:
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11. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
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a. 4.0 credits from:
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b. 0.5 credit from:
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14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Language and Linguistics Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

4. 0.5 credit from:
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11. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
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b. 1.5 credits from:
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c. 1.0 credit from:
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14. 4.5 credits in free electives

Cognitive Science with Concentration in the Biological Foundations of Cognition Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

4. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
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c. 1.0 credit from:
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14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Psychology Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

4. 0.5 credit from:
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11. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
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c. 2.0 credits from:
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14. 4.5 credits in free electives.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Computation Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)

11. 0.5 credit from:
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12. 1.5 credits from:
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c. 2.0 credits from:
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14. 4.5 credits in free electives

Cognitive Science Bachelor of Cognitive Science (15.0 credits)

4. 0.5 credit from:
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7. 0.5 credit from:
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10. 6.0 credits in free electives

Applies to all listed streams

1. 1.0 credit from:
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9. 0.5 credit from:
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Study routes

Current degree and concentration variants. Each has its own required course and credit rules.

Cognitive Science with Concentration in Philosophical and Conceptual Issues Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Language and Linguistics Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in the Biological Foundations of Cognition Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Psychology Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science with Concentration in Cognition and Computation Bachelor of Cognitive Science Honours (20.0 credits)
Cognitive Science Bachelor of Cognitive Science (15.0 credits)

Study locations

Published programme research locations: On-campus facilities associated with the Visualization and Simulation Centre, Science of Imagination Lab and Language and Brain Lab. The programme presents these as research opportunities; this is not a lecture-room or guaranteed-placement assignment.Carleton Cognitive Science · published on-campus research facilities

References

Careers

Career examples

Data Analysts
Data analyst
Product designer
Product manager
Technical writer
Web designer
Speech-language pathologist

Career sectors

Artificial Intelligence
Data Visualization
Education
Policy Analysis
Product Design
Product Management
Research
Speech-Language Pathology
Teaching
Technical Writing
Website Design
Government
Media
Universities
Technology companies
Financial services

Career sectors

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Cognitive Science, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.