Cognitive Semiotics

In the study of cognitive semiotics, you will research the structures behind all forms of human communication.

The methodology is a combination of semiotic terms and models, and knowledge from the cognitive sciences, which is the part of psychology that deals with man's ability to think and acknowledge the world.

The programme consists of four components:

• Cognition and semiotics (general)
• Cognitive aesthetics
• Cognitive linguistics
• Psycho-semiotics

Teaching varies between seminars, where assignments are written within the different components. Students are encouraged to participate in discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Arts (MA).

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.

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. Apply directly at the university.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

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.

You can study Semiotics in Aarhus.

Aarhus University

At Aarhus University Semiotics can be studied as a 2-year MA programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.au.dk.

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk