Core courses and electives are offered in the form of seminars, which are attended by 10 to 25 international and Dutch students. Tutorials are given in small groups, which are supervised by specialists and usually initiated by staff members. Students are also at liberty to organise a tutorial, granted they are able to find a suitable supervisor.
Programme structure
The Research Master's programme Philosophy comprises 120 ECTS credits: 90 credits for core courses, electives and tutorials; and 30 credits for a Research Master's thesis (including 12 credits for a Research seminar).
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Classical Texts, Contemporary Debates 1: Histories of PhilosophyPeriod 16
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Classical Texts, Contemporary Debates 2: Kant, Hegel and UsPeriod 26
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Research Master Tutorial Philosophy 1Period 36
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Classical Texts, Contemporary Debates 3: Analysis and CritiquePeriod 46
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Classical Texts, Contemporary Debates 4: Class, Race, Gender, EarthPeriod 56
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Research Master Tutorial Philosophy 1Period 66
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Restricted-choice electives: Philosophy electivesPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 624
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Research Master Tutorial Philosophy 3Period 16
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Research ProjectPeriod 2Period 312
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Research LabPeriod 4Period 512
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Free-choice electivesPeriod 1Period 2Period 3Period 4Period 5Period 612
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Research Master's Thesis PhilosophyPeriod 4Period 5Period 618
Thesis
The Master's thesis (18 credits) reports on research carried out under the supervision of an academic staff member involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser.
Internships
For more information about available internships and the experiences of other student interns, please follow the link below.

This programme is for students who wish to embrace the whole range of contemporary philosophy, and study the discipline from analytical and continental angles, in the light of philosophical traditions, contemporary debates, and practical, theoretical, historical and aesthetic perspectives.Dr Aukje van Rooden
Credit transfer
Students who show exceptional promise during a regular or professional programme are encouraged to continue their studies in a research programme. Once students are admitted to the research programme, they can transfer credits earned during their previous course of study towards their Research Master's degree. The Examinations Board determines which courses qualify for transfer.