1. Core Module

This block consists of foundational courses that develop academic, methodological, and research skills, including the Diploma Seminar, Research Lab participation, and Internship. These courses are obligatory for all students throughout the two years of study.

Credits: 33 ECTS

2. Modular Courses

Students choose from six thematic modules reflecting different areas of cognitive science. Within each module, students must complete at least the minimum ECTS indicated. The modules offer both introductory and advanced courses.

• Experimental Methods – min. 8 ECTS
• Programming & Modeling – min. 10 ECTS
• Statistics & Machine Learning – min. 6 ECTS
• Language – min. 7 ECTS
• Philosophical – min. 4 ECTS
• Cognitive Neuroscience – min. 6 ECTS

Total required: min. 41 ECTS

3. Electives

Students can choose elective courses to fulfill their credit requirements, drawing from the same set of modules or from interdisciplinary offers at cooperating faculties. These courses are chosen freely, beyond the minimum module quotas.

Credits: 16 ECTS

4. Remaining Requirements

• Diploma Seminar: Held across all four semesters to guide students through the preparation and writing of their Master’s thesis. (12 ECTS)
• Research Lab: Starts in the second semester, with full participation in semesters 3 and 4. Students join a lab to engage in active research, ideally tied to their thesis work. (10 ECTS)
• Internship: A research or industry placement during the final year, aimed at applying and expanding acquired skills. (5 ECTS)

5. General Modules (OGUNs)

General university courses (OGUNs) offered by the University of Warsaw, to be completed during the first or second year.

Credits: 6 ECTS