About this program
BA Philosophy of a Specific Discipline
The bachelor "Philosophy of a specific discipline” is an English-taught program. After the first year of your bachelor, you can enroll in this program. You can either start it while continuing your own bachelor (usually during the 2nd and 3rd year of your first bachelor) or start the bachelor Philosophy of a specific discipline after your first bachelor (usually as a 4th year of your bachelor studies).
“Philosophy of a specific discipline” consists of:
- a Minor (30 ECTS), introducing you to the history of philosophy and to some of the major philosophical areas such as ethics, philosophy of science, social-political philosophy, and logic;
- a Specialization Course (5 ECTS) that introduces you to the field of philosophy that is most relevant to your first bachelor and connects both disciplines;
- three electives (15 EC) to gain more in-depth knowledge of your Specialization;
- a Bachelor’s Thesis (10 ECTS) in which you carry out philosophical research connected to the discipline of your first bachelor, in well-organized course;
- 120 ECTS of your first bachelor program
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Admission requirements
Dutch diploma
Certified competences- After you have been admitted, you should submit a list of results (Transcript of Records) obtained in the propedeutic phase of your first degree program (an overview of results in Progress from the student administration of the degree program will suffice) to the Board of Examiners via fil-admin@rug.nl in order to request for exemption from the examination of Module 1 of the Philosophy of a Specific Discipline degree program.
Other admission requirements- In relation to the Corona crisis, the Bachelors-before-masters-rule has been adapted.
International diploma
Certified competences- After you have been admitted, you should submit a list of results (Transcript of Records) obtained in the propedeutic phase of your first degree program (an overview of results in Progress from the student administration of the degree program will suffice) to the Board of Examiners via fil-admin@rug.nl in order to request for exemption from the examination of Module 1 of the Philosophy of a Specific Discipline degree program.
Language test- TOEFL IBT score of 92, an IELTS score of 6.5
Previous education-
- At least 60ECTS of the first year of your bachelor program or a propedeutic exam: in order to be admitted, you need to have a completed a propaedeutic degree/first year of a non-philosophical research university bachelor program. We will check whether you have obtained enough ECTS
- NB: It is not possible to apply for this program with a degree of a university of applied sciences ('hogeschool')
Other admission requirements- In relation to the Corona crisis, the Bachelors-before-masters-rule has been adapted.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Course units of the scientific discipline
Year 2
- 1 specialization course and practicals
- 3 Elective advanced courses
- 6 introductory courses
- Bachelor's thesis and thesis course
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for EU/EEA Students: € 2,314 per year
- Tuition fees for Non-EU/EEA Students: € 11,200 per year
Qualification
Credits: 180 ECTS
BA in Minorities & Multilingualism
Career paths
Students in philosophy have many possibilities finding a job. As they are qualified as critical, analytical thinkers with a broad understanding of culture, society and the sciences, they can apply for jobs in different fields. Our alumni have found jobs in:
- Education: universities, universities of applied sciences, secondary education;
- Journalism and communication;
- Business;
- Policy and politics: ministries, municipalities, political parties, NGO's
- Research
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 and it ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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