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Om studiet
The master’s degree in philosophy is particularly suitable for students who wish to explore philosophical issues at an advanced level, either as a basis for a PhD and further research, or as a starting point for a career outside academia. Relevant industries outside academia include management, administration and consulting, and exciting creative professions in the culture and media sector. The master’s degree in philosophy is research-oriented and gives students the opportunity to specialize in various topics concerning human existence, metaphysics, epistemology, science, ethics, and politics. With support from supervisors and an international academic community, students learn to formulate critical questions, analyse complex issues, and argue independently. Through the master’s degree in philosophy, students acquire expertise in using advanced analytical and methodological tools from the discipline that are highly relevant in today's society, such as creative, abstract, and structured thinking.
The master’s programme in philosophy at UiT places particular emphasis on research-based education that gives students a great deal of freedom to delve into philosophical issues of their own choosing. The programme addresses both fundamental timeless questions related to humanity and its place in the world, and more applied current issues related to social and political conditions.
The programme consists of a master’s thesis of 60 credits, and a training component where you take five mandatory specialization courses - each of 10 credits. The content of the five courses includes Norwegian philosophy, ethics, metaphysics and philosophy of mind, political philosophy, and epistemology and philosophy of science. In addition, there is a mandatory 10 credits course in sustainability and innovation for all master students at UiT The Arctic University of Tromsø.
Through the specialization courses, you will receive thorough introductions to philosophical topics, and you will gain both writing training and experience working independently on self-selected issues – skills that will also be valuable in connection with the work on the master's thesis.
The master's thesis itself is an independent and thorough philosophical work. Here, you will delve into a self-selected issue with the support of a supervisor. Through working on the thesis, you will acquire expertise within a clearly defined philosophical area, and general skills that are valued both in and outside academia.
You will be able to take part in an active student environment. "Utsikten linjeforening" organizes social and academic events, and the philosophical film club regularly shows films with a philosophical introduction. A unique offer at the Department of Philosophy at UiT is that master's students have their own rooms with office space and equipment.
Opptaksinformasjon
Bachelor's degree in philosophy or a related disciplinary field with a specialization of at least 80 credits in philosophy or equivalent.
The specialisation should show a progression from introductory to more advanced courses in philosophy.
Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2,5) in the ECTS scale.
Admission capacity
8 places
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries
Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak.
International applicants from EU/EEA and Switzerland
You will find more information about international admission here.
International applicants from outside EU/EEA
- You will find more information about international admission here.
- Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here
Karrieremuligheter
The master’s degree in philosophy gives you analytical expertise, the ability to critically reflect and good language skills. This is relevant competence for professions within schools and education, cultural institutions, political organisations, nature management, non-profit organisations, public administration and management, journalism, the publishing, media and communication industries, and in business.
In combination with other teaching subjects and practical pedagogical education, a master’s degree in philosophy qualifies you for teaching in primary and secondary schools.
The master’s degree programme also forms the basis for further research education in the subject of Philosophy.
Utveksling
It is possible to use one semester to travel on exchange. We recommend that you use the department and faculty's well-established exchange agreements. Before leaving, the student must have prior approval, i.e. the supervisor helps the student choose courses that can be approved as part of the programme.
Final approval at UiT is sought with documentation of passed exams in the recommended courses abroad. For an updated overview of which universities the study program in philosophy has agreements with, please refer to UiT’s website about internationalization, or contact the international coordinator.