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MA Philosophy (Philosophie) at University of Bamberg

University of Bamberg, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts following the Cambridge model: advanced reading list of main philosophical works, essay writing and intensive one-to-one supervision, with four specialisation areas and a free extension area, and interdisciplinary seminars with political science, theology, sociology and linguistics. Teaching draws on both analytic and continental philosophy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies (Geistes- und Kulturwissenschaften)  |  Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: Full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Four specialisation areas with free combinations, plus an extension area chosen from the university's wide range of subjects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's or equivalent professional degree with minimum grade 2.5 (good) in humanities, cultural or human sciences; at least 45 ECTS in philosophy including logic and written presentation of philosophical argument (otherwise a 10 ECTS catch-up module within 2 semesters); German B2. Deadlines: summer semester 25 March, winter semester 1 October.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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