Humanities Research - Philosophy
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 | September | €2694 per year | €17480 per year |
About Humanities Research - Philosophy, Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research field, connecting them with other disciplines? Curious to find out how your research relates to societal issues? Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research.
The Humanities (Research) Master is a unique programme that provides extensive training in research design, in an inspiring and sustainable interdisciplinary research environment. The programme offers excellent preparation for an internationally oriented academic career or for other research-related positions.
Are you looking for in-depth discussions of current issues in epistemology, moral and political philosophy, as well as their historical roots? Do you want to study hot topic in the social world? Do you want to hone your research skills for a possible future PhD? Then the philosophy track is the programme for you!
Are you ready to apply historically informed views about knowledge and morality to topical issues like fake news and conspiracy theories, climate scepticism, the ubiquitous application of Artificial Intelligence, the relationship between freedom and equality, individual responsibility for collective outcomes, and the morality of markets?
Central questions
The Philosophy track prepares you for a career as a researcher in philosophy. It focuses on central questions concerning human knowledge and morality, and allows you to specialise in different areas.
Key features of the programme include:
- The combination of historical and contemporary perspectives;
- The programme’s connection to the department’s internationally renowned research projects;
- A strong focus on research skills and preparation for an academic career;
- The opportunity to spend a semester abroad;
- The fact that the programme is embedded in a humanities research and education environment.
Philosophy is one of the tracks of the Master's programme in Humanities (Research).
Summer School
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Entry requirements
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