Master's Programme in Philosophy

Master

In Bergen (Norway)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Bergen (Norway)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Philosophy is the study of what really matters: the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, morality and aesthetics.
covers all areas of philosophy, with a special emphasis on Ancient Philosophy, Ethics and Political Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Science and Mathematics, and Wittgenstein Studies.

In the master’s programme in Philosophy you will discuss questions like:

What is knowledge and how is it different from true belief? What really exists? Do numbers, souls, markets, and the future exist? Do I exist?
Is there a universal rule, or principle that distinguishes right from wrong? Is morality subjective? Is it relative to human communities and historical periods?
What is the best form to organize human society? Are values like freedom and equality necessarily in conflict? Do we have free will?
Through the study, you will broaden your knowledge and deepen your understanding of key topics in philosophy, and refine your critical skills. You will also develop the skills needed for independent research.

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Location

Start date

Bergen (Norway)
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About this course

The study of philosophy cultivates your ability to think analytically and critically.

With a master's degree in philosophy you will among other things have:

thorough insight into key issues in both theoretical and practical philosophy
analytical skills that can be applied to philosophical issues, as well as to issues in other academic fields and public affairs
experience carrying out an independent research project

Our graduates have good analytic skills, are self-motivated, and have good written and oral communication skills.

They work in a wide range of industries, like publishing, media, politics, business, and academia.

72 % of alumni with a degree from the Faculty of Humanities say that they have found relevant work within two years of graduating.

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Programme
  • Programme Planning
  • Academic
  • Development
  • Developmental Economics
  • Methodology
  • Elective research
  • Research
  • Industries

Course programme

Structure

The programme covers two academic years (four semesters) and can be started in either the autumn or spring.

Course plan with a 60 ECTS master’s thesis:

Semester 1
  • Thesis Development and Methodology (10 ECTS)
  • Master's topic in Theoretical Philosophy (10 ECTS)
  • Elective research topics in Philosophy (10 ECTS)
Semester 2
  • Master Topic in Practical Philosophy (10 ECTS)
  • Elective research topics in Philosophy (20 ECTS)
Semester 3 and 4
  • Master's thesis (60 ECTS)
  • Course plan with a 30 ECTS master’s thesis:
Course plan with a 30 ECTS master’s thesis:

Semester 1
  • Thesis Development and Methodology (10 ECTS)
  • Master's topic in Theoretical Philosophy (10 ECTS)
  • Elective research topics in Philosophy (10 ECTS)
Semester 2
  • Master Topic in Practical Philosophy (10 ECTS)
  • Elective research topics in Philosophy (20 ECTS)
Semester 3
  • Elective research topics in Philosophy (30 ECTS)
Semester 4
  • Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Master's Programme in Philosophy

Price on request