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MA Philosophie (Philosophy) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master for students who want to justify why things are as they are and who are not deterred by uncomfortable questions.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Two subareas: History of Philosophy and Systematic Philosophy; basic and advanced modules in both in the first and second semesters, with focus areas selectable from the first semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters with at least 60 credit points in philosophy and ethics, or an equivalent degree. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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