12 monthsProgramme duration
14,900 EURTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Study modern European philosophical traditions and classics. You learn to pose fundamental questions, analyze key theories and apply critical thought to the understanding of contemporary art, culture and media society. The knowledge and insights you acquire in this track is the best foundation for a career in philosophy, writing, journalism, teaching or research. Gain a deep understanding of classic texts from the history of modern, postmodern and contemporary philosophy, with which you can reflect on fundamental questions related to art, culture and humanity. The track covers the most important 20th-century and contemporary movements in European philosophy, such as existentialism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, aesthetics, phenomenology and media philosophy.
- Address essential philosophical questions such as:
'What is the meaning of art and culture for human experience?'
'How can art help us to acquire freedom?'
'To what extent do 'gender' and 'race' play a role in the formation of identities?'
'What is the relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis?'
'What is the relationship between truth and democracy?'
'What impact do social media have on the public debate in post-truth times?'
- Profit from small-scale working methods with a great deal of interaction, which enables in-depth analysis and discussion with fellow students and lecturers.
- This program can also be followed part-time.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Study modern European philosophical traditions and classics. You learn to pose fundamental questions, analyze key theories and apply critical thought to the understanding of contemporary art, culture and media society. The knowledge and insights you acquire in this track is the best foundation for a career in philosophy, writing, journalism, teaching or research. Gain a deep understanding of classic texts from the history of modern, postmodern and contemporary philosophy, with which you can reflect on fundamental questions related to art, culture and humanity. The track covers the most important 20th-century and contemporary movements in European philosophy, such as existentialism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, aesthetics, phenomenology and media philosophy.
- Address essential philosophical questions such as:
'What is the meaning of art and culture for human experience?'
'How can art help us to acquire freedom?'
'To what extent do 'gender' and 'race' play a role in the formation of identities?'
'What is the relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis?'
'What is the relationship between truth and democracy?'
'What impact do social media have on the public debate in post-truth times?'
- Profit from small-scale working methods with a great deal of interaction, which enables in-depth analysis and discussion with fellow students and lecturers.
- This program can also be followed part-time.
Admission Requirements
90+
6.5+
You are certainly eligible to apply if you have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. However, if you have a Bachelor’s degree in another relevant discipline, such as Culture studies, Political Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Global Management of Social Issues, Administration studies, Political studies, Economics, Law, European studies, Communication Sciences, Human Resource Management, Psychology, or Social Sciences you are also most welcome to apply, but most likely a pre-Master's program will be required.
1 Year
Jan
Aug
- 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
14,900 EUR
International
14,900 EUR
Scholarships
Value
50% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Apr 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
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