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Philosophy is the study of what matters: what is knowledge, truth, morality and aesthetics? Under the Master’s programme in philosophy, you will expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of central themes within philosophy, and you will gain better skills in scientific criticism.
The philosophy course cultivates your ability to think analytically and critically.
With a Master’s degree in philosophy you get:
As a philosophy student, you study at Sydneshaugen in the center of Bergen. We have many international students and employees. You will be part of a pleasant Master’s student environment, and you will have access to support and guidance from both administrative and academic staff. As a Master’s student, you will be part of one of the research groups at the institute. You also get your own reading room space in the institute building. As a philosophy student you will be part of an active student and professional environment that organizes academic-social gatherings of various kinds throughout the year.
With a degree in philosophy you become particularly good at seeing the essentials in large amounts of information, and at thinking critically and analytically, and solving problems of various kinds. You will also be trained in communicating clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing.
Most people who have studied philosophy find work within
Of those who do not work in teaching or research, many are advisers and consultants of various kinds.
Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.
Follow these links to find the general entry requirements and guidelines on how to apply:
Citizens from outside the European Union/EEA/EFTA (1 December)
Citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA (1 March)
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in Norway (15 April)
You will also have to meet the programme specific entry requirements.
Teaching language: Norwegian and English
The program covers two academic years (four semesters) and starts either autumn or spring.
Recommended progression in the program for students who will complete FILO350 Philosophy master's thesis - 60 credits :
Semester 1:
Research methods (5 credits)
Master topic in theoretical philosophy (15 credits)
Elective research subject in philosophy (10 credits)
Semester 2
Thesis development (5 credits)
Master topic in practical philosophy (15 credits)
Elective research subject in philosophy (10 credits)
Semester 3 and 4
Philosophy master's thesis (60 credits)
Recommended progression in the study for students who will complete FILO351 Philosophy master's thesis - 30 credits:
Semester 1
Research methods (5 credits)
Master topic in theoretical philosophy (15 credits)
Elective research subject in philosophy (10 credits)
Semester 2
Thesis development (5 credits)
Master topic in practical philosophy (15 credits)
Elective research subject in philosophy (10 credits)
Semester 3
Elective research subjects in philosophy (30 credits)
Semester 4
Philosophy master's thesis (30 credits)
The department strongly recommends a stay abroad at one of our partner universities. Popular countries and universities for exchange stays are France (Lille, Montpellier), Germany (Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Tübingen), Italy (Genoa, Rome “La Sapienza”) and Austria (Graz, Vienna).
You can continue in academic research by taking a doctoral degree (PhD) .
A study plan is a formal document between you as a student and the University of Bergen. The study plan must provide a clear framework for the study, describe the learning goals you will achieve and how the study is structured.