Master of Philosophy
Leuven, Belgium
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,493 **
STUDY FORMAT
* for non-EEA; June 1st for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage
** for non-EEA; EUR 1181.40 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
Key Summary
About: The Master of Philosophy at KU Leuven, taught by the Institute of Philosophy, explores core questions such as the meaning of existence across traditions and disciplines. The programme deepens philosophical knowledge, builds advanced research skills and lets you develop a specialisation. You’ll analyse texts critically, situate ideas in their history, conduct graduate-level research and complete a Master’s thesis. The programme can be followed full-time or part-time.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into academic research, doctoral study, university teaching, publishing, policy analysis, museum or cultural sector roles, ethics advisory, and communications. These career paths use analytical, research, writing and critical-thinking skills.
What is the meaning of existence? This is just one of the philosophical questions you’ll explore at Leuven's renowned Institute of Philosophy. The programme crosses the boundaries of all philosophical disciplines, traditions, and approaches to help you form your own well-rounded view.
About the Programme
The aim of the programme is to deepen your knowledge of philosophy by exposing them to more advanced study of the central issues of the subject and by equipping them with the requisite research skills needed to proceed to a higher degree. The programme is comprehensive and at the same time allows students to begin to develop their own specialisation.
The master provides a broad range of advanced courses while allowing you to focus on specific areas of philosophy and hence to begin to develop your own specialisation. At the end of the programme, you will be able to make a thorough and critical analysis of philosophical texts, to situate these texts in the history of ideas, and to conduct research at an advanced level, culminating in a Master’s thesis that allows you to present your own analysis of a specific philosophical topic. This programme can be followed on a full-time or part-time basis.
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