Overview

This two-year master’s programme in Philosophy of the Arts combines in-depth philosophical training in continental philosophy and aesthetics with the academic study of one or more arts, such as visual, musical, literary, and performing arts. Of the 120 EC of the programme, 40 EC will be taken in a discipline outside philosophy related to the arts. The MA Philosophy of the Arts is open to anyone with a BA in Philosophy or who has the equivalent of a pre-masters. This high-level programme attracts both students who are interested in engaging with arts through philosophical reflection or those who wish to study continental philosophy in more depth . Our acclaimed international teachers will give you a thorough understanding of post-Kantian philosophy from German idealism through phenomenology and deconstruction and including recent developments. You will get a substantial education in aesthetics as well experience in practical encounters with art. You will combine your studies in philosophy with studies in arts. Small classes allow for valuable, direct contact with your teachers, who are invested in developing your potential.

What you will learn

The master’s programme in Philosophy 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 had a job when they joined the programme and were seeking to enhance their performance.

Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:

• PhD student at a university
• Curator at a gallery
• Project advisor on digital literacy
• Campaign strategist for a campaign developer
• Academic employee for a foundation
• Adviser at a ministry

Career prospects

• PhD student at a university
• Curator at a gallery
• Project advisor on digital literacy
• Academic employee for a foundation
• Adviser at a ministry

Accreditation

Accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.