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Overview

We offer a master degree in Philosophy of Science at Leibniz University Hannover. These developments have profound effects on social and political systems and on our understanding of ourselves. They thus need to be critically analyzed—a task to which philosophy is ideally suited.

Career Opportunities

A university career in philosophy

Research management at higher education institutions and research institutes

Work for authorities and ministries (particularly in the fields of science, research, education, technology, the environment, health and social matters)

Committees (particularly ethics committees)

Involvement in funding bodies, private foundations and associations

Publishing, media, freelance journalism and consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Philosophy of Science

History and the Philosophy of Human Sciences

Philosophy of the Life Sciences

Philosophy of the Physical Sciences

Metaphysics, Epistemology, Mind

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2023-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy & Ethics View 15 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. high school diploma)

A university entrance qualification is not required if you are currently studying at Leibniz University Hannover.

Bachelor's degree certificate (if it already exists).

Complete and up-to-date transcript of records from previous studies with details on the credit points and the average grad.

A curriculum vitae

A CV is not required if you are currently studying at the LUH.

Proof of language skills

For applicants from China and Vietnam (except Macau and Hong Kong): APS

Possibly further programme-specific documents. All further documents that may be required will be listed at the end of the online application.

Tuition Fee

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International

868 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 434 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

868 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 434 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Semester fee of €434.19 for summer semester 2021

Living costs for Hannover

740 - 1117 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Philosophy of Science

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