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Zertifikat Philosophie (Philosophy) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Certificate study allowing systematic scientific discussion of the big questions (what can we know, what should we do, what may we hope, what is man), based on reading classical and current texts such as Plato, Kant or Wittgenstein.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters part-time, 60 ECTS (scope of a Bachelor minor)  |  Study mode: part-time; weiterbildendes Zertifikatsstudium; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Systematic discussion of philosophical questions with lecturers and other students through reading and reflection.

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Entry requirements

Completed university degree, or half of an Erfurt Bachelor degree (90 ECTS including the orientation-phase requirements) proved by passed module exams; the certificate is issued at the earliest once the Bachelor is completed in that case. No Numerus clausus. Enrolment 1 May to 15 September for the winter semester.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 6 semesters part-time, 60 ECTS (scope of a Bachelor minor)

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