Dr. Cecilia Heyes

Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Heyes is a psychologist at the University of Oxford with a focus on evolution and human cognition. She has been a Senior Research Fellow at Souls College since 2008. Her research explores the intersection of natural selection, learning, and cultural processes that contribute to the development of cognitive abilities in adult humans. She has a specialized interest in social cognition, social learning, imitation, theory of mind, and metacognition. Her significant academic background includes positions at University College London, where she served as Professor of Psychology, and has been a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer from 1988 to 2000. Heyes has contributed to various major research projects funded by organizations such as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, and the European Commission. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Cognitive Section Prize from the British Psychological Society in 2004 and has been recognized as a Fellow of the British Academy and the Cognitive Science Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — Present

Souls College • Oxford

Conducting research in evolution and human cognition.

Professor of Psychology

2000-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University College London • London

Teaching and researching psychology.

Lecturer

1988-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University College London • London

Instructed undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Research Fellow

1986-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Trinity Hall, Cambridge • Cambridge

Engaged in research in cognitive psychology.

Awards

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Cognitive Section Prize

2004-01-01
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Broadbent Lecturer

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.