Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree

This program provides you with a solid grounding in the major areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind. Working in small, interactive classes, you will also develop transferable skills like analytical and systematic thinking and reasoning, and learn how to analyze complex texts and arguments.

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Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree

The program is for graduates with a three-year bachelor’s degree in philosophy or in a related field. It covers most of the major areas of philosophy, mainly from an analytic perspective, including the major periods in the history of philosophy. You can also specialize in interdisciplinary certificate programs in Political Thought and Religious Studies at CEU.

Study your passion

Courses include:

1. Epistemology

2. Philosophy of Language

3. Metaphysics

4. Ethics

5. Ancient Philosophy

6. Early Modern Philosophy

7. Kant and After

8. Philosophy of Mind

9. Philosophy of Religion

10. Aristotle

11. Aesthetics

Spark your career

The MA program is often used as preparation for PhD studies at leading universities across the globe. Our graduates will also be very well qualified, as far as the subject is concerned, to teach philosophy in the final years of secondary school. In addition, a holder of the MA degree in Philosophy will have the kind of training in thinking analytically and systematically which is of great value in all responsible administrative and managerial positions.

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Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree

6. Academic background in philosophy or a related field (e.g. psychology, history or political science)

7. Academic records

8. Statement of purpose

9. Writing sample

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree

This program provides you with a solid grounding in the major areas of philosophy, such as ethics, epistemology and philosophy of mind. Working in small, interactive classes, you will also develop transferable skills like analytical and systematic thinking and reasoning, and learn how to analyze complex texts and arguments.

QUICK FACTS

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree

The program is for graduates with a three-year bachelor’s degree in philosophy or in a related field. It covers most of the major areas of philosophy, mainly from an analytic perspective, including the major periods in the history of philosophy. You can also specialize in interdisciplinary certificate programs in Political Thought and Religious Studies at CEU.

Study your passion

Courses include:

1. Epistemology

2. Philosophy of Language

3. Metaphysics

4. Ethics

5. Ancient Philosophy

6. Early Modern Philosophy

7. Kant and After

8. Philosophy of Mind

9. Philosophy of Religion

10. Aristotle

11. Aesthetics

Spark your career

The MA program is often used as preparation for PhD studies at leading universities across the globe. Our graduates will also be very well qualified, as far as the subject is concerned, to teach philosophy in the final years of secondary school. In addition, a holder of the MA degree in Philosophy will have the kind of training in thinking analytically and systematically which is of great value in all responsible administrative and managerial positions.

Apply

Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Bachelor’s degree

6. Academic background in philosophy or a related field (e.g. psychology, history or political science)

7. Academic records

8. Statement of purpose

9. Writing sample

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

88+

PTE Academic

59+

Candidates will normally be expected to have some background in philosophy. In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose (1-2 single spaced pages) as well as a sample of academic writing—part of a course essay or a chapter of a thesis—in English, to further assess their language abilities and argumentation skills.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

12,000 EUR

International

Starts from

12,000 EUR

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