Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science is inherently interdisciplinary. People who work in this field combine knowledge and expertise from multiple disciplines--computer science, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, and biology, among other fields. This makes it a versatile and intellectually stimulating subject to study.
The Cognitive Science Program at Northwestern offers a major as a part of the Weinberg School of Arts and Sciences. Cognitive Science is also an excellent minor for any student who wants study mental processing within a broad interdisciplinary perspective.
One of the first things you should do as you begin to plan your major is to contact the Cognitive Science Advisor, Shayne Slogget, to discuss your interests and goals, and find aspects of the cognitive science program here at Northwestern that are particularly suited to you.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 | $60276 |
| Health Insurance | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 | $4170 |
| Books and supply | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 | $1566 |
| Compulsory Fees | $492 | $492 | $492 | $492 |
| Other Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Total Fees | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 | $66558 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1460 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 33 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 90 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.