How do we understand speech, learn another language or recover words after an injury? This English-taught master’s at the University of the Basque Country, taught at BCBL, explores the relationship between language, cognition and the brain.
Course essentials
- Institution
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Biological sciences, Languages and literature, Psychology and social sciences
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (BCBL), Donostia–San Sebastián, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- EHU's 2026–27 table lists €29.39 per credit for first registration: €1,763.40 for 60 credits, calculated before other charges or reductions. The table distinguishes repeat registrations but does not provide separate nationality categories for this course. Confirm your final enrolment bill with EHU.
- Intake
- BCBL's published 2026 application window closed on 26 March, with university pre-registration ending 27 March 2026. The next intake's application and teaching dates were not confirmed in this review.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-25
What you will learn
Core study covers cognitive neuroscience methods and quantitative analysis. Options include neuroimaging, multilingualism, speech processing and language disorders. A 24-credit master’s thesis gives a substantial share of the year to developing and carrying out a research project.
Could this course suit you?
This could be a rewarding direction if you enjoy asking precise questions about human behaviour and testing ideas with evidence. Look at the researchers’ interests and consider which questions you would like to investigate, as well as which analytical skills you want to strengthen.
Applying
The course welcomes relevant backgrounds including psychology, linguistics, biology, medicine, mathematics and computing. Selection considers academic work, research preparation and English. Applicants must complete BCBL’s preliminary application as well as the university process. BCBL requests academic documents, a CV, a research-interest essay, references and appropriate English evidence.
Planning your experience
Use BCBL’s location in Donostia–San Sebastián when comparing accommodation and daily travel. Allow room in your week for independent reading, analysis and meetings alongside teaching. Our Spain study guide can help with your living budget and practical plans.
Sources: programme overview, syllabus, entry backgrounds, BCBL application and dates, BCBL location, 2026–27 fee table. Reviewed 25 October 2026.