Philosophy of Humanities Leiden University

Overview

The Philosophy of Humanities MA programme at Leiden University offers students the opportunity to explore the academic interface between philosophy and the humanities.

Taught by Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed faculty, this programme explores three areas of the humanities: European culture, language and thought, and literature and art.

You will explore what Nietzsche called European nihilism and discover how languages are not interchangeable and that language is more than an instrument of expression. Critique Nietzsche's metaphysics and the role played by philosophical aesthetics in the destruction of the traditional aesthetic and the emergence of modern art.

This intellectually-rigorous MA attracts talented and motivated students. In-class debates with fellow students will fine-tune your reasoning skills and teach you how to formulate strong, logical arguments. Small classes allow for valuable, direct contact with your lecturers, who are invested in developing your potential.

Philosophy of Humanities at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a master’s degree in Philosophy and the title Master of Arts (MA). Expect to graduate with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in critical-thinking – ensuring you stand out in any future career.

Career prospects

• The master’s programme in Philosophy (120 EC) offers outstanding preparation for students seeking a profession that requires knowledge of a specific discipline and the added value of advanced skills in logic, reasoning, abstraction and critical thinking.

• Successful completion of the master’s programme can lead to PhD research and an academic career, or in the public, private or non-profit sectors. 75% of our students choose to enter a PhD programme after their studies, primarily in the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Germany or France. The remaining 25% already have a job when they joined the programme and were seeking to enhance their performance.