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BA/BS in Cognitive Science

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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Offered by York University in Toronto, Canada, BA/BS in Cognitive Science is a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Natural Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 252 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,358 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cognitive Science, offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at the Keele Campus. The program is the scientific study of the mind and its processes, covering how humans, other animals and machines perceive, feel, think, learn, remember, decide, act and communicate. Students study perception, decision-making, language and artificial intelligence while combining ideas from psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. Entry is available in the fall, winter and summer terms for both first-year and upper-year students. The program suits students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to mind and intelligence that bridges the humanities, social sciences and computing.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma applicants need ENG4U and five additional 4U or M courses; academic averages for most Canadian provinces should be in the low-to-mid 70s, with a final average of 70% typically required to maintain an offer. Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's general undergraduate English proficiency minimums: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 60.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Cognitive Science award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Cognitive Science take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Cognitive Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,358 per credit (CAD 252 per credit for local students).

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