MA Philosophy at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

Philosophy explores the most general questions about human existence and the nature of the world. The M.A. program in Philosophy equips students to formulate their own philosophical inquiries, critically reflect on them, and craft thoughtful, in-depth answers.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

3 modules (10 ECTS credit points each): In each of these modules, you attend two M.A. seminars and write a term paper (of approx. 12 pages) in one of the two seminars. 2 specialization modules (15 ECTS credit points each): In each of these modules, you attend two M.A. seminars and write a term paper (of approx. 20 pages) in one of the two seminars. Supplementary studies (30 ECTS credit points overall): In addition to the core curriculum, you take courses in philosophy or other subjects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: Your application will be successful if you meet the following requirements. 1. Degree requirements You hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in philosophy or a related field and have completed coursework in philosophy amounting to at least 70 ECTS credits (or an international equivalent) within that degree program. 2. Grade requirements If your B.A. degree’s final overall grade is between 1.00 and 2.50 (or an international equivalent), you will be directly admitted to the M.A. program. If your B.A. degree’s final overall grade is between 2.51 and 3.50 (or an international equivalent), you will be invited for an interview with the Admissions Committee, which will make a decision regarding your admission. If your B.A. degree’s final overall grade is 3.51 or higher (or an international equivalent), you will not be admitted to the M.A. program. Please also take note of the following guideli

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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