The course is intended to be read during the second semester of second cycle studies in philosophy and consists in writing a 15 credits thesis in philosophy under supervision. The topic for the thesis is proposed by the student but must be approved by the course coordinator and the supervisor. The course constitutes the degree project for a one-year master's degree in philosophy but can also be included in a two-year master's degree in philosophy. The teaching language is English. Together with the course Magister course in philosophy II, 15 credits, it amounts to one semester of full-time studies.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
15 January 2024
Ends
2 June 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
Either (a) a bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising at least 180 ECTS, of which 60 ECTS credits are in philosophy (or an equivalent subject, such as practical or theoretical philosophy), or (b) 90 ECTS credits in philosophy (or equivalent), including a completed course Philosophy C, 30 credits (or equivalent). In addition, proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6 is required. Prior studies comprising 30 ECTS credits of second cycle studies in philosophy are recommended.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given
first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A1705
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
