Philosophy - Combined degree course History and Cultural Studies University of Giessen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Philosophy
Focus
Ethics, Biophilosophy
Target group
The MA in Philosophy is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in a previous Bachelor's course and imparts greater competence in philosophy and the fundamentals of the sciences, while on the other hand aiming to enable graduates to conduct independent scholarly work. Basic philosophical questions of insight, understanding, normativity and morals, as well as inter-disciplinary areas such as philosophy of culture, science and ethics, are taken into consideration The historical and systematic dimensions of these issues are studied. A specialisation is possible.
Annotation
The degree programme fits into both the history and cultural sciences as well as, on account of biophilosophy, in the life sciences. The course is characterised by its interdisciplinary approach.
Admission requirements
Completed BA degree in which Philosophy accounted for no less than 60 credit points (or containing this number of credit points). On an individual basis, admission may be possible if Philosophy had been studied to a lesser extent in the BA. In such an instance, an oral qualifying admission examination is necessary. After a successful examination, missing components can be made up. Good command of the English language, such as through the Abitur (school leaving certificate giving right of entry to higher education) or comparable certifications.
Lecture period
- 15.04.2024 - 19.07.2024
- 14.10.2024 - 14.02.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2024 - 20.09.2024
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/studium/bewerbung/ergaenzung_aufbauDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
ExpiredEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2024 - 20.09.2024
as per letter of acceptance
Languages of instruction
Main language
German