Cognition and Communication
You will gain insight into theories of e.g. cognition, communication, thought and feelings, and you will study the interaction between people.
Furthermore, the programme includes analysis of media products.You will learn how psychological and social processes influence communication.
Name: Cognition and Communication
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Cognition is about thoughts and knowledge. This programme will give you an overview of theories regarding cognition, communication and philosophies about sensation, thought, feelings and actions. These theories are important for the understanding of how communication works.
You will learn about the psychological and social processes that influence communication in audiovisual media and face-to-face. You will also study the processes that go on in the interaction between people or between people and machines.
The programme will provide you with knowledge of fiction, games and design. It will teach you to analyse media products and how they are used.
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
The final 6 months you will be making your MA thesis.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Cognition and Communication in Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
At the university of Copenhagen Cognition and Communication can be studied as a:
- 2-year masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the Programme at www.ku.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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