Master’s Programme Philosophy
Would you like to study applied ethics and philosophy in a global world in depth?
In the Master’s Degree Programme in Philosophy students expand their philosophical knowledge by adding more areas of philosophy and deepen their competencies in theoretical and practical philosophy.
The programme focuses on applied ethics and philosophy in a global world.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Master of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0223 Philosophy and ethics
Study Code
UC 066 941
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