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MA Philosophy at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Philosophy is at times viewed as abstract discussion of life’s “big questions”. Although students of philosophy do discuss topics which one might consider life’s “big questions”, they first gain the methods and skills they need to consider these issues in detail. This includes the art of rational argumentation, and informed reading of central philosophical texts.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Students complete lectures and courses as part of the compulsory modules “systematic philosophy” and “history of philosophy”, and in their elected specialist area. Students also select an elective module.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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