Master Sciences cognitives, Parcours : Langage, communication et cerveau

The master provides an advanced scientific curriculum on human cognition, as well as technological and methodological expertise in the evaluation, analysis and modeling of cognitive processes. Brain imaging technologies and computational methods are at the core of the master. The master is supported by the ILCB (Institute for Language, Communication and the Brain), which brings together 9 research laboratories and cutting-edge experimental platforms to study the neural and cognitive bases of language and communication.

The training is provided in English and a good knowledge of written and spoken English is therefore required.

In addition to your initial training, you should have an interest in the various aspects of cognitive science and be willing to increase your knowledge in computer science and statistics.

The master's program is based on training in and through research. Bringing together researchers and non-academic actors in the field, the master leads to both academic and non-academic high-skilled jobs.

• Design a research project in cognitive science
• Integrate transdisciplinary fundamental knowledge
• Mobilize fundamental knowledge from different disciplines (psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, epistemology)
• Implement a research approach in a professional context

Test/evaluate products and services from a wide range of sectors involving cognitive technologies, using knowledge, methods and tools from cognitive science

Develop a personal project based on the skills acquired in the field of cognitive science and practical training experience (internships/workshops/seminars) aimed at facilitating professional integration while respecting the ethical principles associated with the practice of cognitive science.

Students gain essential practical experience through two key internships. The first internship (120 hours) takes place during Year 1. It allows students to get an initial immersion in the professional world. The second internship is longer (500 hours) and takes place during Year 2. This extended period provides students with the opportunity to develop specialized skills, forge professional connections, and immerse more deeply into their field of study.

Internships are a vital component of the master, and can be done in both the private and public sectors. With access to cutting-edge research laboratories, our students have the chance to participate in exciting projects. Additionally, our extensive network includes partnerships with both SMEs and large enterprises such as SNCF, providing students with the chance to do an internship in national companies.

Students also carry out projects as part of certain courses (Experimental research platforms and Scientific workshop in particular).

The master provides knowledge, expertise and skills that will allow students to engage in careers in academic research and higher education in France or abroad, or industrial research and development.

Professional opportunities are numerous, ranging from research to higher education, including digital communication, user experience (which involves understanding users' behavior, needs and motivations), marketing (such as customer satisfaction measurement and product evaluation), education (with the development of pedagogical and educational tools), and healthcare (including the development of diagnostic and remediation tools).

Admission to the Master's program is subject to selection, both in the 1st year (after a bachelor's degree or BAC +3) and in the 2nd year (after a bachelor's degree or BAC +4).

Applications are made exclusively online. The procedure is different for European and non-European students, and among these, those who do or do not come under the“Études en France” procedure.