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MA Philosophie des Sozialen (first or second subject) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master in Philosophy with a focus on the Philosophy of the Social (Philosophie des Sozialen), studied as first or second subject, offering study at a high level of social phenomenology, social epistemology and social ethics.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Four semesters in modules: core modules of 12 credit points in each of the three specialisation areas of social phenomenology, social epistemology and social ethics, plus elective-compulsory focus modules.

Career pathways

Leads to doctoral study and to professions in the field of the social, such as policy advice, journalism, in-company training and adult education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree in philosophy or another humanities or cultural-studies field. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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