Overview

Philosophers of economics identify and critically evaluate the implicit assumptions that economists make when doing economics. These can be theoretical, methodological or ethical assumptions.

The first of its kind, the Research Master in Philosophy and Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam remains one of the few programmes in the world that focuses especially on philosophy of economics, and that offers a comprehensive overview of the field. The Keuzegids rated this programme as one of the best research master programmes in philosophy and among the Top-22 of all master programmes in the Netherlands.

Career opportunities after graduation

When graduating from the Research Master you will be well-prepared for a subsequent PhD in philosophy and economics, as well as advisory positions in the private and public sector. Many of the students that have come through our Research Master are now academics who lead the field, after securing places on the most prestigious PhD programmes in the Netherlands (e.g. Erasmus University), the United Kingdom (e.g. Cambridge), and North America (e.g. Toronto). Other students go on to excel in the private or public sector (e.g. the European Central Bank).

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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100

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7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy View 108 other Masters in Economics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor/Master in Economics, Philosophy, Philosophy and Economics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics or related programmes.

A grade for the bachelor thesis equivalent to at least an 8.0 in the Dutch grading system.

An average grade in the bachelor equivalent to at least 7.0 in the Dutch grading system.

A detailed letter of intent that:

Demonstrates your interest in philosophy of economics;

Details your background in philosophy and economics;

Details which courses you are especially interested in or which items on the Preparatory Reading List especially interested you;

Describes why you deem yourself equipped to complete the Research Master in Philosophy and Economics in two years

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11200 EUR / year

≈ 11200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.771 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€5.300 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€11.200 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Career opportunities after graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

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