Philosophy ‚Knowledge - Values - Meaning‘ (M.A.)
Study content:
The degree programme allows specialisation in two of the following three areas: Metaphysics and Philosophy of Religion ("Interpretation"), Philosophical Anthropology and Ethics ("Valuation"), Analytical Philosophy and Philosophy of Science ("Science").
Interdisciplinary perspectives of one's own interests can be pursued across several faculties in the "assigned minor". Deeper orientation in the subject of philosophy, the acquisition of 'soft skills' also in the context of internships and practising independent scientific work prepare students for the time after the Master's degree.
Career prospects:
- consulting
- journalism
- politics
- human resources
- science and research
Application Documents
- Application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive a PDF file after completing the online application).
- Bachelor's degree certificate or comparable degree. If the certificate is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved in the process, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme must be enclosed (Transcript of Records). Students of the University of Augsburg please apply for the certificate at an early stage via e-mail at the Student Service Centre. They will be notified via their e-mail address as soon as the certificate can be collected or has been sent by post.
Please enclose a single copy of the evidence for number 2, the grade overviews and the average grade calculation in the original.
- Application for admission to the Master's programme (you will receive a PDF file after completing the online application).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree as a certified copy or certified translation by a sworn translator in Germany if the originals are not written in German or English. (Please note: China, India and Vietnam only with APS certificate). If the certificate is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme (Transcript of Records) must be enclosed, which must also be available in a certified translation.
- Proof of German language skills on level C1 CEFR (DSH 2, TestDaF 4 or an equivalent certificate)
More information on application with international bachelor's degree certificates.
Application address
Universität Augsburg
Studierendenkanzlei
Universitätsstr. 2
86159 Augsburg
Contact the study advisory service
- Phone: +49 821 598 5066