You can find answers to the Frequently Asked Questions of the students of Philosophy of Science here.
Information for Students
The MA programme structure can be challenging. This page provides information and resources that help you during your studies, such as key dates, the module planner, and links to help organize your studies.
Information for Students
The MA programme structure can be challenging. This page provides information and resources that help you during your studies, such as key dates, the module planner, and links to help organize your studies.
Key Dates
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Winter Semester
Winter semester
1 October - 31 March
Registration period for Project Module 15.10 - 31.10
Examination period for Project Module 01.11 - 28.02
Registration period - all other courses 15.11 - 30.11
Examination period - all other courses 15.12 - 14.04
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Summer Semester
Summer semester
1 April - 30 September
Registration period for Project Module 15.04 - 30.04
Examination period for Project Module 01.05 - 31.08
Registration period - all other courses 15.05 - 31.05
Examination period - all other courses 15.06 - 14.10
Please note that if you are taking modules from other degree programmes/subjects, different time periods may apply to these and please contact the respective examiners/teachers for information on corresponding examination offers!
Structure of the Programme
Below you will find an overview of the modules and courses that constitute the programme. The final grade of the awarded degree would be evaluated on the basis of your performance in each module; except for the thesis, you will take 7 exams (one for each module).
Philosophy of Science Master's Degree Programme | ||||
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Core Courses (2 Courses)
| Project Module (2 Courses)
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Metaphysics, Epistemology, Mind & Language (MEML) (3 Courses) | Moral, Social and Political Philosophy (MSPP) (3 Courses) | Electives (EM) (3 Courses from the entire University) | ||
Specialisation Module A (2 Courses from one of the following modules)
| Specialisation Module B (2 Courses from one of the following modules)
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Master Thesis |
Here you can find a suggestion as to when and which courses to take.
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
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Introduction to Philosophy of Science Project Seminar | Formal Methods Project Week | |||
MEML MSPP EM | MEML MSPP EM | MEML MSPP EM | ||
Specialisation Module A Specialisation Module B | Specialisation Module A Specialisation Module B | |||
Master Thesis |