Philosophy (Master)

The master’s programme in Philosophy enables students to deepen their systematic and historical knowledge and develop competences in philosophy that go beyond the knowledge and competences acquired during the bachelor’s programme. The master’s programme covers a wide range of subject areas, allowing students to focus on the great variety of systematic questions and philosophical traditions investigated at the Department of Philosophy. At the same time, the wide range of courses provides students with the opportunity to specialise in certain subject areas and develop a distinctive professional profile. In addition, they have the chance to explore other disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences and arts, as well as other areas of society and culture. The master’s programme in Philosophy qualifies graduates for a doctoral programme, enabling them to pursue an academic career in the area of philosophy.

Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of compulsory modules and advanced modules on the following subject areas: Mind – world – language; practice – society – culture; epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of technology and philosophy of media; metaphysics/ontology, phenomenology, philosophy of mind; philosophy of language/hermeneutics, logics; ethics/applied ethics, political philosophy, social philosophy; aesthetics, philosophy of culture, intercultural philosophy/philosophy in a global world; individual specialisation; and projects and research. In addition, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination.