Demis Hassabis — Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London; BA in Computer Science, University of Cambridge
The source confirms the PhD in cognitive neuroscience from University College London and the Computer Science degree from Cambridge (with double first from Queens' College). However, the source lists his degree as 'MA' (Master of Arts) from Cambridge, not 'BA' (Bachelor of Arts) as claimed. In the UK system, Cambridge awards MA degrees to its graduates, which is technically a postgraduate credential but is automatically conferred on undergraduates after a certain period. The claim states 'BA in Computer Science' but the source shows 'MA' from Cambridge. This is a partial confirmation because the core facts are correct (Computer Science from Cambridge, PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL) but the degree designation differs.
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- Demis Hassabis
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- Education
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- PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London; BA in Computer Science, University of Cambridge
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- Double first in Computer Science from Queens' College, Cambridge
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1 src · 1 checkNoteThe source confirms the PhD in cognitive neuroscience from University College London and the Computer Science degree from Cambridge (with double first from Queens' College). However, the source lists his degree as 'MA' (Master of Arts) from Cambridge, not 'BA' (Bachelor of Arts) as claimed. In the UK system, Cambridge awards MA degrees to its graduates, which is technically a postgraduate credential but is automatically conferred on undergraduates after a certain period. The claim states 'BA in Computer Science' but the source shows 'MA' from Cambridge. This is a partial confirmation because the core facts are correct (Computer Science from Cambridge, PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL) but the degree designation differs.