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LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN

Welcome to Cognition & Co, South Africa’s leading Psychology Student Network. Whether you’re just starting your studies or planning your path to professional registration, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Our platform connects psychology students with valuable resources, expert insights, and a supportive community to help navigate the academic and professional journey in psychology. Explore opportunities, gain practical knowledge, and discover how to turn your passion for mental health into a fulfilling career.

STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY GET STARTED VOLUNTEERING GIVE YOUR TIME EVENTS & WORKSHOPS JOIN US NOW MENTORSHIP GET INVOLVED

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🎉 10k Followers 🎉 We’re beyond excited to

🎉 10k Followers 🎉

We’re beyond excited to celebrate this incredible milestone; 10,000 followers on Instagram! 🙌 It’s taken us 6 and a half years of hard work, dedication, and a lot of determination to get here. Every moment we’ve spent building this platform has been worth it, even through the highs and the lows. Each experience has taught us something valuable along the way.

From a humble 3-page website to a full-fledged company with multiple divisions, we’ve come so far, and none of this would have been possible without YOU. Your unwavering support, engagement, and belief in what we do have been the driving force behind this growth. Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey!

Since day one, our mission has been clear: to create a powerful voice for mental health in this country. With 10,000 of you alongside us, we can proudly say we’ve built that voice. We are committed to advocating for mental health, and we will continue pushing for the destigmatization of mental illness.

While we’re expanding into new areas, rest assured that Cognition & Co will always keep students at the core. We’ll continue to create content, host courses, and engage in workshops, always supporting the future professionals of mental healthcare. 💙

Here’s to 10k followers, and to many more moments of growth, connection, and impact!

Thank you for being with us every step of the way. We can’t wait to share what’s next with you!

#10kMilestone #MentalHealthAwareness #CognitionAndCo #StudentSupport #MentalHealthAdvocacy #DestigmatizingMentalHealth #GrowingTogether

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MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programme in Clinical Psychology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) are now available on our website.

📆 Application Period: 04.04.2025 - 31.05.2025 (Closes at 13h00 – No late applications will be accepted)
🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

📄 Important: SMU offers a 2-year coursework programme, meaning the full training programme is three years in total, including internship. Be sure to plan accordingly!

To help you prepare, check out our support courses:
🔗 Psychology Masterclass: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/
🔗 Masters Preparation Session 2025: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #SMU #ClinicalPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News (and not an APRIL FOOLS joke)! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programmes in Clinical, Counselling, and Research Psychology at the University of Pretoria (UP) are now available on our website.

📆 Application Period: 01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025 (Closes at 23h59 – No late applications will be considered)
🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

📄 Important: UP has developed a detailed application website that outlines every step of the process. Please ensure you read through all provided documents before applying. Links to these resources can be found on our website.

To further strengthen your application, Cognition & Co recommends the following courses:
🔗 Psychology Masterclass: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/
🔗 Masters Preparation Session 2025: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #UP #ClinicalPsychology #CounsellingPsychology #ResearchPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programmes in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are now available on our website.

📆 Application Period: 01.04.2025 - 13.06.2025
(Closes at 12h00 – No late applications will be considered)
🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

⚠️ Important Notice: Applicants may only apply for one programme – either Clinical or Counselling Psychology, not both. Choose wisely!

To help you make the best choice, watch our Psychology Masterclass and Masters Preparation Session for 2025!
🔗 Psychology Masterclass: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/
🔗 Masters Preparation Session 2025: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #UJ #ClinicalPsychology #CounsellingPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programmes in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are now available on our website.

📆 Application Period: NOW OPEN - 31.05.2025
🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

Application Requirements:
✔️ 3 Referee Reports
✔️ U24 (SP5) Form
✔️ 3-Page Autobiography

Get prepared for the application and autobiography by watching our Masters Preparation Session for 2025!
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

To further strengthen your application, Cognition & Co also recommends the Psychology Masterclass:
📚 Psychology Masterclass – Focused on transferable and actionable skills development, this course equips you with critical skills that will benefit you in your Masters application and beyond.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #NMU #ClinicalPsychology #CounsellingPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programme in Educational Psychology at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) are now available on our website.

This is the first Educational Psychology programme to open applications this year! Good luck to all our incredible Educational Psychology applicants!

📆 Application Period: 15.03.2025 - 30.05.2025

🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

To prepare effectively, Cognition & Co recommends the following courses:

📚 Psychology Masterclass – Focused on transferable and actionable skills development, this course equips you with critical skills that will benefit you in your Masters application and beyond.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/

📚 Masters Preparation Session 2025 – A deep dive into the application and selection process, helping you understand what to expect and how to approach it strategically.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #Wits #EducationalPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programme in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are now available on our website.

Please note: Be sure to download the application brochure to gain a full understanding of the application process before applications officially open on the 1st of April.

📆 Application Period: 01.04.2025 - 30.05.2025

🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

To prepare effectively, Cognition & Co recommends the following courses:

📚 Psychology Masterclass – Focused on transferable and actionable skills development, this course equips you with critical skills that will benefit you in your Masters application and beyond.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/

📚 Masters Preparation Session 2025 – A deep dive into the application and selection process, helping you understand what to expect and how to approach it strategically.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #UWC #ClinicalPsychology

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026) Exciting New

MASTERS APPLICATIONS (CLASS OF 2026)

Exciting News! 🎓 Application dates for the 2026 professional Masters Programmes in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of the Free State (UFS) are now available on our website.

Please note: UFS has provided a detailed application guideline booklet that students must download for essential information about the programmes and their selection processes.

📆 Application Period: 01.04.2025 - 31.05.2025 (17h00)
🔗 More Information: https://cognitionandco.co.za/psychology-student-network/studying-psychology/masters/applicationdates/2026-apply-in-2025/

To prepare effectively, Cognition & Co recommends the following courses:

📚 Psychology Masterclass – Focused on transferable and actionable skills development, this course equips you with critical skills that will benefit you in your Masters application and beyond.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/psychology-masterclass/

📚 Masters Preparation Session 2025 – A deep dive into the application and selection process, helping you understand what to expect and how to approach it strategically.
🔗 Join here: https://cognitionacademy.co.za/courses/masters-preparation-session-2025/

🚨 Important Disclaimer: Cognition & Co does not control these dates. If universities decide to change their application timelines, we will update our website accordingly, but this post will not be updated.

#Masters2026 #HereWeCome #Psychology #PsychologyStudents #UFS #ClinicalPsychology #CounsellingPsychology

📊 Masters Mentorship Network 2025 – A Record-

📊 Masters Mentorship Network 2025 – A Record-Breaking Year! 🎉

This year has been our biggest yet for the Masters Mentorship Network, with record-breaking numbers of both mentee and mentor applications! 🚀

🔵 Clinical Psychology once again had the highest number of mentee applications, with 84 students seeking mentorship in this category.
🔵 For the first time ever, we received more mentors than mentees in Research Psychology and Industrial Psychology; a promising sign for the growth of these fields!

At Cognition & Co, we remain committed to supporting South Africa’s psychology students—because you are the next generation of psychologists, and the future of mental health advocacy in our country.

By investing in your journey now, we believe you will be better equipped to drive the destigmatization of mental illness and improve accessibility to mental healthcare services in South Africa. 🌍💙

A huge thank you to everyone who applied, and to all the incredible mentors who are making this initiative possible! 🙌

📢 Masters Mentorship Network – Pairing Comple

📢 Masters Mentorship Network – Pairing Complete!

We’re excited to announce that the pairing process is now complete! 🎉

If you applied to be part of the Masters Mentorship Network, please keep an eye on your email—notifications will be going out soon. We will release the statistics for 2025 shortly too.

Thank you for your patience throughout this process. We can’t wait to see the mentorship connections that will come from this! 💙

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