Philosophy
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | February, September | €2530 per year | €18700 per year |
About Philosophy, Master Degree - at University of Groningen
What is consciousness? What is the relation between truth and democracy? If our world is mechanistic, how could chance ever exist? When are differences in wealth unjust?
Philosophy is the systematic investigation of fundamental questions. You are trained to think and write in a clear manner about topics such as the relation between mind, body and cognition, the nature and basis of moral judgements, the limits of knowledge, and the principles of social justice. This individualized programme will help you pursue your own research questions and explore philosophical topics, within academia and beyond. In the Master's programme in philosophy, you can expect to improve your reading skills in order to scrutinize vague concepts, tacit assumptions, loose argumentation and widely shared preconceptions that we encounter in everyday life. You will develop analytic rigor and the ability to reason in a logically sound way. You will receive high-quality education taught by dedicated, leading researchers in a friendly environment. The skills you develop in this course will allow you to pursue a career in fields such as journalism, consultancy, education, research, or public administration.
The Master's programme in Philosophy is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and concludes with a thesis on a topic of your choice and an optional internship. The Faculty of Philosophy works with a variety of internship partners, such as the Mesdag Clinic. For more information and to view the courses see the 2025-2026 study guide.
Entry requirements
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