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Philosophie (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Philosophy at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject giving deep insight into the foundations of philosophy, with a broad introduction to ethics, theoretical philosophy, history and logic and options to deepen areas of choice.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 Social Sciences and Philosophy  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Ethics, theoretical philosophy, history of philosophy and logic, with elective deepening.

Career pathways

Contributes to qualifications for publishing, libraries, project management and non-academic education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; knowledge of a foreign language at CEFR level B2 (usually English) or Latin/ancient Greek at Latinum/Graecum level. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Philosophy (major). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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