Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Cognitive Science

The program information below was valid for the spring 2021 term (May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

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Students are responsible for reviewing the general information and regulations section of the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

Program information

  • Delivery mode 
    • On-campus
  • Program type 
    • Diploma
  • Study option(s) 

Admission requirements

  • Minimum requirements 
    • The Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Cognitive Science is offered in conjunction with existing master's or doctoral degrees. To be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Science, students have to be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in a department that already offers an approved graduate degree.
    • Students from any Faculty may apply by emailing the Cognitive Science advisor.
    • Students should include a recent unofficial transcript and a proposal for a set of courses that they wish to take to satisfy the requirements.

Degree requirements

    To receive the GDip in Cognitive Science, students must fulfill all requirements of the degree programs in which they are enrolled as well as the requirements for the diploma.

    Coursework option:

  • Courses 
    • Students are required to complete 4 approved one-term courses, of which no more than 1 can be from their home department. Because this program is for an interdisciplinary diploma rather than a separate degree, students will be allowed to double count courses for both the diploma and their degree. The following course is mandatory:
  • Link(s) to courses
Cognitive Science website