Structure of the Programme – M.A. Philosophy of Science

Below you will find an overview of the modules and courses that constitute the programme. The final grade of the awarded degree is evaluated on the basis of your performance in each module. In addition to the thesis, you will take 7 exams (one for each module).

Philosophy of Science Master's Degree Programme
Core Courses (2 Courses) Introduction to Philosophy of Science Formal Methods		Project Module (2 Courses) Project Seminar Project Week
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) Ethics and Philosophy of Science (EPS) Philosophy of the Physical Sciences (PPS) History and the Philosophy of Human Sciences (HPHS) Philosophy of the Life Sciences (PLS) Advanced module on a systematic focus of study (VMs) Advanced module on a historical focus of study (VMh)		Specialisation Module B (2 Courses from one of the following modules) Ethics and Philosophy of Science (EPS) Philosophy of the Physical Sciences (PPS) History and the Philosophy of Human Sciences (HPHS) Philosophy of the Life Sciences (PLS) Advanced module on a systematic focus of study (VMs) Advanced module on a historical focus of study (VMh)
Master Thesis

Here you can find a suggestion as to when and which courses to take.

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
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

On the FAQ page, you find a tool to keep track of your studies.

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