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About the programme
The Master's in Philosophy at the University of Konstanz is strongly research-based and can be studied in German or in English. Over four semesters and 120 ECTS you deepen your knowledge of philosophy and its methods, working with classical and contemporary positions and asking how convincing their arguments are, rather than treating them only as a history of ideas. You can focus on philosophical sub-disciplines, or on the links with other subjects through compulsory electives. Classes are small, usually 5 to 15 students in graduate courses, so you get close contact with the teaching staff. You can start in the winter or the summer semester. It suits graduates with a Bachelor's in philosophy, or in another subject with a sound basic knowledge of philosophy, who want deeper philosophical insight into their own discipline.
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- B.A degree in Philosophy with the German grade of 2.7 or better. In exceptional cases applicants may be admitted who have completed a degree in another study programme with academic achievements that make a successful participation in the Master's Programme in Philosophy likely (German grade of 2.7 or better is mandatory).
- International applicants need documentation of their German or English language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent, or documentation of IELTS score of at least 7,0 with nowhere less than 6,5 (which amounts to a level of C1), or equivalent. Exempt from the proof of English proficiency are applicants who have earned a B.A. or M.A. degree in study program, where the language of instruction was English.
- Option 1:Proof of German language skills corresponding to DSH level 2 or TestDaF level 4 in all four sections.
- Option 2: Proof of English language skills at level C1 e.g. by IELTS assessment with an average score of at least 7.0, whereby a minimum of 6.5 must have been achieved in each competence area, or equivalent. Applicants who have obtained a B.A. or M.A. degree in an English-language program are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency.
- If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.
- Documentation of German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent or documentation of English language skills, IELTS score of at least 7,0 with nowhere less than 6,5 (which amounts to a level of C1), or equivalent. Exempt from the proof of English proficiency are applicants who have earned a B.A. or M.A. degree in study program, where the language of instruction was English.
- Applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home country
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International applicants:
If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.
Documentation of German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent or documentation of English language skills, IELTS score of at least 7,0 with nowhere less than 6,5 (which amounts to a level of C1), or equivalent. Exempt from the proof of English proficiency are applicants who have earned a B.A. or M.A. degree in study program, where the language of instruction was English.
Applicants from China, India and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home country
An application is possible during the following period: 07.05. - 15.07. | 29.11. - 15.01.
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