MA Philosophy 60 EC: Pre-master
Introduction
The pre-master’s programme is intended for students with a bachelor’s degree from a research university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree, who do not fulfil the entry requirements regarding the knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of philosophy. Students cannot apply for admission to the pre-master Philosophy, only for one of the specialisations of the MA Philosophy 60 EC. Upon receiving the application the Board of Admission will decide whether you are eligible for admission. This decision depends largely on your academic background and skills. The pre-master programme is meant to provide a bridging programme for students who have applied for the MA Philosophy 60 EC, but who, according to the Board of Admissions, still have deficiencies in the field of philosophy.
During the pre-master's you will gain the knowledge, understanding and philosophical skills needed for successful participation in the Master’s programme. Upon successful completion of the pre-master's programme students will be granted unconditional admission to the relevant specialisation of the MA Philosophy 60 EC.
Applicants with a degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO) are not eligible for admission to the MA or pre-master in Philosophy.
Duration pre-master's programme
Depending on your educational background, the pre-master’s programme will constitute a course load of 60 EC (1 year) or less. The requirements for the pre-master will consist of a series of courses from the BA programme in Philosophy. Students who already completed relevant philosophy courses during their bachelor's will be exempted from a part of the pre-master's programme.
The prescribed pre-master's programme must be completed within the nominal duration plus one semester (in case of a pre-master’s programme of 30 ECTS-credits or less) or within the nominal duration plus one study year (in case of a pre-master’s programme of more than 30 ECTS-credits).
Holders of an academic bachelor's degree from a research university or an equivalent diploma with no more than 15 credits of deficiencies, may be admitted to the MA programme directly. This means that you will need to complete the deficient pre-master's courses during your enrolment in the MA Philosophy. You cannot graduate without successfully having completed the required pre-master's courses.
Specialisations MA Philosophy 60 EC
Ethics and Politics
History and Philosophy of the Sciences
Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Culture
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
Programme changes per 1 September 2020
As from the academic year 2020-2021 the names of the first three specialisations will be changed, and a new specialisation will be added to the MA programme. In 2020-2021 the MA Philosophy 60 EC will consist of the following specialisations:
Moral and Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Knowledge
Modern European Philosophy
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
Global and Comparative Philosophy
Structure pre-master's programme
The pre-master consists of a package of courses at BA level with a total course load of 60 EC's. The choice of components of the pre-master depends on the chosen specialisation in the Master's programme in Philosophy 60 EC.
compulsory introductiory courses of 5 EC each (level 100-200)
optional course of 5 EC (level 100-200), if applicable
advanced seminar(s) at third-year BA level of 10 EC each (level 300-400)
Students can start a pre-master's programme in September and in February.
Tuition fee
Information on the tuition fee for a pre-master's is available on the student website.