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BA Philosophie (Philosophy) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Examines fundamental questions of life and the world, teaching methodological approaches to theory formation, argumentation and problem-solving and training logical thinking, critical and judgement skills.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Philosophie  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Systematic and historical foundations of philosophy, placing philosophical positions and schools in their historical-cultural contexts and covering the main currents of theoretical and practical philosophy.

Career pathways

Varied and interesting options also outside an academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 1,8. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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