About this program
Research Master of Philosophy
The Research Master of Philosophy program is primarily research-oriented and functions as a first step towards the doctoral program. It focuses firmly on the development of high-level independent research. The program allows you to concentrate on a particular field of study, supplemented by courses, seminars, and the oral defense of a research-based thesis.
The Research Master of Philosophy aims at deepening the student's knowledge, by focusing on a research area in which the student wishes to prepare a PhD.
Admission requirements
- You should have a good command of both spoken and written English.
- Students with an master degree in philosophy may be eligible for the Abridged Research Master of Philosophy program of 60 credits. They in fact enter directly the second stage of the regular 2-year Research Master of Philosophy.
- Official and current admission requirements abridged program
- Official and current admission requirements Research Master of Philosophy (120 ECTS)
For more information about admission requirements, Please visit the university website.
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Program content
Stage 1
Major Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
- Ancient Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Ancient Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Medieval Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Thomas Aquinas in Context
- Thomas Aquinas in Context
- Antieke wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
- Middeleeuwse wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
Major Metaphysics and Philosophy of Culture
- Metaphysics: Advanced Course
- Metaphysics: Advanced Course
- Modern Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Modern Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Philosophy of God: Advanced Course
- Philosophy of Religion: Advanced Course
- Metafysica: verdiepende cursus
- Metafysica: verdiepende cursus
- Moderne wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
- Moderne wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
- Esthetica en kunstfilosofie: verdiepende cursus
Major Phenomenology and Continental Philosophy
- Phenomenology / Contemporary Continental Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Phenomenology / Contemporary Continental Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Husserl in Context
- Husserl in Context
- Philosophical Anthropology: Advanced Course
- Philosophical Anthropology: Advanced Course
- Fenomenologie / hedendaagse continentale wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
- Fenomenologie / hedendaagse continentale wijsbegeerte: verdiepende cursus
- Wijsgerige antropologie: verdiepende cursus
- Wijsgerige antropologie: verdiepende cursus
Major Political Philosophy and Ethics
- Political Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Political Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Ethics: Advanced Course
- Ethics: Advanced Course
- Feminism, Gender and Philosophy
- Philosophy of Law: Advanced Course
- Philosophy of Law: Advanced Course
- Politieke filosofie: verdiepende cursus
- Moraalfilosofie: verdiepende cursus
- Rechtsfilosofie: verdiepende cursus
Major Analytic Philosophy
- Philosophy of Science / Natural Philosophy: Advanced Course
- Epistemology: Advanced Course
- Logic: Advanced Course
- Logic: Advanced Course
- Philosophy of Mind / Philosophy of Language: Advanced Course
- Philosophy of Mind / Philosophy of Language: Advanced Course
- Wetenschapsfilosofie / natuurfilosofie: verdiepende cursus
- Epistemologie: verdiepende cursus
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program delivery
The courses taught in English.
Tuition
Please visit the university website for more information about tuition fees
Qualification
Credits: 60 - 120 ECTS
Career paths
Most of our graduates aspire to an academic career and go on to obtain PhDs in Philosophy, either at the Institute of Philosophy or at universities abroad, even at such prestigious universities as Oxford, Yale, Princeton and New York University (NYU). After completing their PhD they eventually work as professors or researchers, and our placement records are very good.
Other graduates go on to careers in many different sectors, including: business, civil service, politics, education, publishing, media, the socio-cultural sector, journalism, academia and elsewhere. Many employers seek candidates who are not only well grounded in a specific field, but also able to handle the diverse challenges arising in a fast-paced workplace. Graduates in philosophy are well positioned to think clearly and respond effectively in the workplace.
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