Master of Philosophy
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English, Dutch
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
The aim of the programme is to deepen your knowledge of philosophy by exposing them to more advanced study of the central issues of the subject and by equipping them with the requisite research skills needed to proceed to a higher degree. The programme is comprehensive and at the same time allows students to begin to develop their own specialisation.
The master provides a broad range of advanced courses while allowing you to focus on specific areas of philosophy and hence to begin to develop your own specialisation. At the end of the programme, you will be able to make a thorough and critical analysis of philosophical texts, to situate these texts in the history of ideas, and to conduct research at an advanced level, culminating in a Master’s thesis that allows you to present your own analysis of a specific philosophical topic. This programme can be followed on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Curriculum
Structure
The Master of Arts in Philosophy is a one-year program providing a broad range of both historical and systematic Core Courses which, together with elective courses, guarantee the comprehensiveness of the program. Yet, the program structure allows students to deepen their knowledge in a particular philosophical domain or period, thus laying the basis for their future specialization.
The Master’s Thesis is a key part of the program, where students demonstrate their research, writing, and argumentative skills, as well as thorough insight into the chosen research question and the correct use of primary and secondary sources. Students are encouraged to present their thesis research to the international audience of fellow students, permanent teaching staff, and young researchers associated with the institute at the yearly Graduate Student Conference. The Institute of Philosophy has hosted the conference with great success since 2011. For help with the writing process or preparing a presentation, students can turn to the HIW Skills Lab.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates in philosophy are trained to think critically and to effectively organize their thoughts in both written and oral communication. This is why they are considered valuable employees in many work environments.
Graduates in philosophy make careers in many different sectors inside and outside academia, including business, civil service, politics, education, publishing, media, the socio-cultural sector, and journalism.
Many employers seek candidates who are not only well grounded in a specific field, but are also able to handle the diverse challenges arising in a fast-paced workplace. Graduates in philosophy are well positioned to think clearly and respond effectively to the evolving challenges of contemporary employment.