How can we increase the effectiveness and memorability of an advertisement? Can we tell from someone's pupil size if they are getting tired, for instance while driving or operating a machine? How did researchers working at Memorylab succeed in using a computational model of memory to develop an app that enables students to study more efficiently?
In the Applied Cognitive Neuroscience master, you will acquire foundational knowledge and skills that will allow you to work in a variety of different industries where insights from cognitive neuroscience are used to help in preventing cognitive errors and improve human functioning.
Foundational knowledge and skills are taught in high-level courses by top scientists in cognitive neuroscience. Subsequently, you will conduct an internship and a research project in which you are trained in creating applications and independently setting up and carrying out research to test the effectiveness of these applications.
Upon completion of the ACN master track, you will have gained practical skills that are crucial in today's job market, both in academia and business.
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CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
Data collection and analysis for cognitive neuroscience (5 EC) | ||||
Repeated Measures (5 EC, optional) | ||||
Trends in Cognitive Neuroscience (5 EC) | ||||
Internship (10 or 20 EC) | ||||
Master's thesis (10 or 20 EC) | ||||
Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (5 EC) | ||||
Test Construction (5 EC, optional) |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you. |
language test |
Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie |
For all information, including above mentioned topics, please carefully inspect the pages on Application, Admission and Selection.
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
Deadline for master's tracks with selection is 1 October and 1 March Deadline for master's tracks without selection is 15 November and 1 May*.
Please note: We strongly advise non-EU/EEA students to submit the application well in advance of this deadline* (more than 1 month) to allow sufficient time to obtain or renew a visa.
Specific requirements | More information |
---|---|
previous education |
Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you. |
language test |
Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie |
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
---|---|---|
Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
15 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
15 November 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
Deadline for master's tracks with selection is 1 October and 1 March Deadline for master's tracks without selection is 15 November and 1 May*.
Please note: We strongly advise non-EU/EEA students to submit the application well in advance of this deadline* (more than 1 month) to allow sufficient time to obtain or renew a visa.
After you have finished the master Applied Cognitive Neuroscience, you will be able to work with human data in the broadest sense, and this is a unique set of skills that is relevant in many areas of today's job market.
For example, you will be able to
And finally, but just as importantly, you will have a deeper understanding of the human mind.
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CPP graduates are well prepared for a career as researcher, for example as PhD student at a university, but also in the private (Philips, Unilever) or government sector (ministries, TNO), or with NGOs(SWOV).
You can use your skills and knowledge as ACN-graduate to advise companies, NGOs of the government about the latest developments in applied cognitive neuroscience, for example in the context of human-computer interaction, or on recent developments such as neuromarketing.
For a general overview of research of the Psychology department have a look at Mindwise. This is a blog platform of the Department of Psychology of the University of Groningen (located in the Netherlands). Staff and students write in a personal capacity about psychological research and education in Groningen, and express their opinions on current affairs based on their expertise.