Philosophy, Science and Humanities

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Every field of study raises a number of philosophical questions: about its foundations and methodology, its ethical and political implications, its connection with other disciplines, and its history.


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60823
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
Thinking about these questions gives you a deeper insight in your discipline, be it physics, medicine, psychology, economics, history, or any other field of study. This unique programme of 60 ECTS gives you an additional master's degree in the philosophy of your field.
This master offers courses in the philosophy and history of science, skills courses to improve your writing, and tutorials in which you work with experts on the philosophy of your discipline. You will learn to participate in discussions and write texts that bridge the gap between the scientific context and philosophical or public discourses. The master thesis will focus on a topic of your choice in the field of philosophy of your specific discipline.
The programme will provide you with philosophical research and writing skills that will enhance both your competence in your field and your thinking in general. More information about the programme and courses see page 69 of the 2023-2024 study guide.
Check out the Open Days at the University of Groningen. 


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

The Faculty of Philosophy is a home to internationally renowned researchers working at the very forefront of the philosophy and history of science. Staff members have hands-on experience in an exhaustive range of scientific and scholarly fields as well as a thorough knowledge of the philosophy and history of those fields of study.

On top of that, results of the National Student Assessment (NSE) show that our students are very satisfied with the contents of our programmes and that they highly value the expertise of our teaching staff. Small-scale classes and a friendly, informal setting enhance contacts between our staff and students. In reviews of the Keuzegids Universiteiten and in the Higher Education Review of Dutch University Faculties, our faculty is almost always rated number one by both students and professors year after year. It scored 3 times 'excellent' in the last assessment of philosophical research in the Netherlands.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar
2e jaar

opbouw

The programme can be studied in one year, following the master in your field of study or in some cases preceding it, or in two years, alongside the master programme in your field of study.

In the two-year variant (shown in the course scheme), you follow a general philosophy of science course in the first semester, and a course that specialises towards the history and philosophy of your discipline in the second semester, coupled to a course on writing skills. In your second year, you first follow a history of science course as well as two tutorials with experts in the philosophy of your field, and then write your master's thesis.

In the one year variant, philosophy and history of science run parallel, and the specialization course, the writing skills course, and the thesis are done in the second semester. Tutorials can be planned anytime after the first quarter.

1e jaar

	1	2	3
	periode
Philosophy of your discipline: introduction	10 EC
Philosophical writing		5 EC
Specialization towards disciplines			10 EC
Tutorial 1			5 EC

2e jaar

	1	3
	periode
History of Science	10 EC
Tutorial 2		5 EC
Thesis		15 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 september 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 september 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Please note: this programme is offered under a different name in Studielink. You are asked to select one of seven tracks (examples: Philosophy of the Natural Sciences, Philosophy of the Life Sciences, Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences), based on your other master's programme. Please contact study advisor Janine Weeting (fil-study-advisor@rug.nl) to check which track matches your programme.

Note that deadlines and entry requirements are based on your diploma and not on nationality.

toelatingseisen

basiskennis
To study this programme you need to have completed an academic bachelor programme, and be accepted for a master programme, currently study a master programme, or else have completed a master programme.

taaltoets
To confirm sufficient language proficiency, please submit your results on one of the following language tests:

IELTS: at least 7.0 overall score with no band less than 6.5;
TOEFL: at least 100 overall score, with section scores being at least 22 for Reading, 26 for Speaking, and 24 for Writing.

This requirement does not apply if you are a native speaker and have completed your secondary education in any one of the following countries: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia; or if you have completed your bachelor education in any one of the following countries: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia.

De stad

studievereniging

STUFF

STUFF is the social network of all philosophy students of the University of Groningen.
STUFF organizes philosophical activities, like lectures and debates and trips to foreign universities as well as many social happenings such as monthly meetings at a local café, (theme) parties, competitions etc.

Maya Xinyu Dong

The PSH master's program has equipped me with profound insights into the discipline of philosophy.

As a research master's student in arts and culture, the PSH master's program has intrigued me to explore areas of knowledge I rarely tread, such as engaging with debates within the natural and social sciences, as well as extracting philosophical values from ancient religions. I have found myself situated in fresh standpoints for my own field of study, and motivated by a revolutionary approach to my previous work.

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Demetra Korogiannou

I believe that a master as such will make me more of an integrated and grounded mental health professional.

My name is Demetra Korogiannou and I am a Philosophy, Science, and Humanities (PSH) master's student at the University of Groningen.

I heard about the PSH master’s program during my previous studies at the University of Groningen. Last year I followed a master's in Clinical Neuropsychology. During my studies, I heard about this philosophy program and immediately thought it was exactly what I was looking for. This is because I was always skeptical about some philosophical topics that I came across throughout my studies in psychology...

I have the chance to explore some interdisciplinary topics, get a better understanding of the philosophy of science, enrich my knowledge of psychology, and practice my writing skills.

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Mara Tomei

I think I'll be a better doctor in the end!

Mara, Beer and Pieter talk about combining their master's in Medicine, History and Mathematics with Philosophy.

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