Philosophy: Global and Comparative Philosophy
Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding
locatieLeiden |
diplomama M Filosofie |
typeregulier |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur1 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60822 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Leiden is the only Dutch university, and one of only a few in the world, to offer a master’s programme that combines Western perspectives with those of India, East Asia, and the Arab world, taught by internationally renowned experts in their fields. Leiden University is home to various institutes dedicated to study these traditions. In addition, Leiden University Library has a world-famous collections of Asian and Arabic manuscripts and materials.
This programme is philosophy at its broadest. In addition to western philosophy, the programme features philosophies from India, eastern Asia and the Arab world, combining conceptual analysis with hermeneutics and phenomenology, and historical contextualisation with cross-cultural comparison. In this way, you will learn from the world’s traditions of thought and how they mutually inform and enrich one other.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, research, seminarinstruction modes
You will take a mandatory introduction seminar entitled Intercultural Philosophical Hermeneutics followed by three elective courses (10 EC each) in the area of Global and Comparative Philosophy courses (10 EC each). In the second semester, you will be writing your master’s thesis (20 EC) supported by a mandatory thesis seminar. Assessment of courses is normally based on class presentations, assignments, and a final (research) paper.
objectives
The master’s programme in Philosophy at Leiden University aims to equip you with a range of intellectual skills and academic attitude that will help you thrive in any future position. Your high-level skills in abstraction, reasoning and critical thinking can be applied within any role, to any conceptual problem, helping you come up with innovative and out-of-the-box solutions.
Every student is encouraged to apply what they learn in a professional, practical or foreign situation. This may include studying abroad, working as an intern at an organisation, or getting involved in extracurricular activities. These experiences are valued by organisations, as are strong communication skills. In class, every student is invited to participate in discussions, learning how to confidently and clearly articulate their ideas.
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Moral and Political Philosophy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
6 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Philosophy of Knowledge
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Global and Comparative Philosophy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Philosophy (60 ec)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Modern European Philosophy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Philosophy
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
24 eerstejaars |
41% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Filosofie
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
kritiek van de moderniteit
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
fenomenologie, hermeneutiek en psychoanalyse
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Filosofie van Taal en Cognitie
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Filosofie
star NVAO |
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
Philosophy
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
30% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Filosofie (Wijsbegeerte)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
30% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Ethiek van Bedrijf en Organisatie
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Filosofie
star Elsevier Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 |
€ 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
61 eerstejaars |
42% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
30% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Philosophy of Data and Digital Society
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Philosophy of Humanity and Culture
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The one-year master’s programme in Philosophy prepares you for any career in which reasoning skills, high levels of abstraction and critical thinking are valued. Our graduates are currently employed in a wide range of professions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Successful completion of an MA can also lead to PhD research and a career in academia.
Currently 100% of our students find employment at university-graduate level within one year of completing our one-year MA in Philosophy. We can attribute this both to the high quality of the programme and the talent and ambition of our students.
You will find our graduates working in an astonishingly wide range of professions and professional organisations. Examples include:
- Policy Officer at a ministry
- Copywriter at a media company
- Freelance editor
- PhD candidate at an foreign university
- Editor at a communications consultancy firm
- Consultant at an IT consultancy firm
- Coordinator at an international human rights organisation
- Teacher qualification
If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can apply for the Dutch-taught teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education after graduating from the master’s programme. To be admitted, you need to have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Fluency in Dutch is mandatory, and additional entry requirements may apply.
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