Philosophy (Dual-Subject Bachelor) at Osnabrück University

Learning and practicing coherent argumentation, constructive discussion and critical thinking is what the study of philosophy is all about. This happens above all in the context of lively seminars in which small groups of students analyze, interpret and evaluate exciting philosophical views and texts in joint discussion.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences  |  Department: Institute for Philosophy  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Philosophy students enjoy a great deal of freedom in arranging their timetables and can choose courses on both classical and highly topical philosophical subjects from a wide and varied range of courses each semester according to their own interests. Our course trailers (in German) - short videos in which the respective teaching staff present their courses each semester - offer a more detailed insight into the courses on offer.

Career pathways

The wide range of skills acquired in a philosophy degree qualify graduates for a broad spectrum of different professions. In addition to traditional fields of work such as science and education, publishing, journalism, art and culture, media, etc., there are many other sectors that are increasingly interested in philosophy graduates, such as the consulting industry, the PR sector or start-ups.

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