This master programme offers courses in the philosophy and history of science, skills courses to improve your writing, and tutorials in which you work with experts on the philosophy of your discipline. Additionally, the programme will regularly organize colloquia with experts working on the intersection of the philosophy, science and humanities.

Students will train the philosophical knowledge and skills they developed in their Bachelor's degree and are encouraged to engage in philosophical discussions at a deeper level during their Master's. The Master's in Philosophy, therefore, offers a highly individualized programme helping students to explore their options in philosophy after completion of the programme. The Master's is concluded with a thesis on a topic of your choice.

Training in the art of thinking. This programme is designed for students with a background in Philosophy or related fields. Gain the skills to analyse issues and concepts logically, and document your conclusions in clear and persuasive language. Engage and understand with continental, analytic and historical approaches to philosophy in a stimulating research environment, and surrounded by scholars at a number of highly regarded research institutes. Prepare yourself for a career as an academic, policymaker, journalist or in related fields.

Results of the National Student Assessment (NSE) show that our students are very satisfied with the contents of the Research Master in Philosophy and that they value the expertise of our teaching staff. Small-scale classes and a friendly, informal setting enhance contact between our staff and students. In reviews of the Keuzegids Universiteiten and in the Higher Education Review of Dutch University Faculties, our faculty was rated number one by both students and professors year after year - and second-best twice.