MA Philosophy of Science at University of Münster

Subject-specific Master of Arts in philosophy of science with 120 credit points, accredited and offered since winter semester 2012/13. It focuses on philosophy of science with a smaller share of other scientific disciplines.

Faculty: Faculty 08 Geschichte/Philosophie  |  Department: Philosophisches Seminar  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 credit points  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Modules: Foundations of philosophy of science (18 credit points), Ontology of the sciences (12), Special philosophy of science (18; two of philosophy of natural, social, or humanities and cultural sciences), Interdisciplinary research fields (12), Current research fields (12), Research and practice (18; internship, project or conference), and Master's thesis with colloquium. The third semester is either a stay abroad or current research fields plus a practice module.

Career pathways

Science journalism, science management, research funding, science policy, publishing, university career, administration.

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