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Inclusive and wide-ranging 

The Master's programme Philosophy is the most inclusive of its kind in the Netherlands. It covers a wide range of topics and has a strong international focus. The programme familiarises students with one or more sub-areas of philosophy and explores both Anglo-Saxon and European philosophy. You will acquire the skills to formulate, analyse and discuss philosophical problems, as well as to formulate and present targeted research questions within a broader research plan.

Philosophy at the UvA

Highly ranked

Curriculum

Most inclusive of its kind

Tailor your own programme

Study programme

Wide selection of courses 

Why study Philosophy at the UvA?

As a philosophy student at the University of Amsterdam, you can tailor your programme to your own interests through the wide selection of courses offered by the Department of Philosophy. Courses are grouped under the following topics:

  • Art, Culture and Critique
  • Ethics, Politics and Society
  • Language, Logic, Mind and Metaphysics
  • Science & Humanities, Technology and Society

Philosophy at the UvA is highly regarded in terms of research and teaching quality and is voted the best in the Netherlands in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Degree certificate

Philosophy is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Philosophy and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Facts & Figures
Degree programme
MA Philosophy
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time, part-time
Credits
60 ECTS, 12 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
CROHO code
60822
Location
University Quarter