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Master in Philosophy

Master in Philosophy

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  • Programme title
    Master in Philosophy
  • Programme mnemonic
    MA-PPHIL
  • Programme organised by
    • Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
  • Degree type
    Master 120 credits
  • Tier
    2nd cycle
  • Field and branch of study
    Human and social sciences/Philosophy
  • Schedule type
    Daytime
  • Languages of instruction
    french
  • Theoretical programme duration
    2 years
  • Campus
    Solbosch
  • Category / Topic
    Human and social sciences - Philosophy
  • Jury President
    Guillaume DYE
  • Jury Secretary
    Vincent DE COOREBYTER

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General information

Degree type

Master 120 credits

Theoretical programme duration

2 years

Learning language(s)

french

Schedule type

Daytime

Campus

Solbosch

Category(ies) - Topic(s)

Human and social sciences - Philosophy

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Presentation

This Master programme teaches students to subject their philosophical knowledge to a strict critical and creative reasoning process. It gives them in-depth knowledge of the history of philosophy, its main branches (epistemology, aesthetics, ethics, philosophy of law, political philosophy, philosophy of psychology, hermeneutics, logic, metaphysics, ontology, etc.), its main topics, and their evolution. Students learn the skills required to engage critically with a text, problematise a philosophical question, use a specific methodology and argumentation, make proper use of knowledge as part of a reflection process, and present ideas appropriately. The Master with a teaching focus also provides knowledge (on didactics, the psychology of learning, using media, etc.) and practical skills (exercises, in-person classes, etc.) that are essential to teaching philosophy.

   

ULB's philosophy programme is firmly rooted in the study of texts from which it draws its tradition, but its goal is also to broaden the scope of philosophy to more contemporary questions. Thanks to the Perelman chair, philosophers of international renown are regularly invited to speak. At the end of the programme, students can use their skills to engage in an in-depth conceptual analysis of various challenges in today's society.

Access conditions

Access conditions
CONDITIONS COMMUNES MASTERS / COMMUNES MASTERS

The conditions of access to the selected Master's degree meet the requirements of Article 111 of the Decree of 07/11/2013.

To facilitate the reading of these access conditions and click on the category that concerns you, to obtain more information, please note that :

The point A concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma in theFrench-speaking community of Belgium and who benefit from full admission rights .

The point B concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, recognised as equivalent in the framework of a European directive, an international convention, ...

The point C concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, whose application is submitted to the opinion of the academic jury

ACCES PLEIN DROIT

A. Full admission rights granted to holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / BA MEME CURSUS

Admission granted to the holder of a Bachelor's degree in the same field of study (if available), awarded in the French-speaking Community of Belgium, without supplement.

Finalité approfondie accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Bachelier en philosophie
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / AUTRE FINALITE

Admission granted to the holder of the same Master's degree, but with a different focus.

Finalité approfondie accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en philosophie, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité didactique
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité spécialisée
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / MASTER 60

Admission granted to the holder of a same Master’s degree, but a 60-credit Master’s degree according to the procedures defined by the admission jury, and with accreditation of at least 45 credits.

Finalité approfondie accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degree :

  • Master (60 crédits) en Philosophie
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE UNIV

Rem. concerning admission to a university Bachelor's or Master's degree.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / MINEURE/OPTION

Access granted to holders of an undergraduate level degree, having passed a subsidiary subject/minor/option or a module under the conditions set out by the board of examiners, taking into account all the credits that the student can also use at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s graduate course of studies.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE LONG

Rem. concerning admission to Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (long course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE COURT

Rem. concerning admission to a Bachelor degree in a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (short course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / BA 15 CREDITS MAX

By way of derogation, students who still need to earn a maximum of 15 credits in order to be awarded the degree entitling them to be admitted to the Master's programme, and who are enrolled simultaneously for these studies in a Higher Education institution in the French-speaking Community, will also be admitted.

DIPLÔME EQUIVALENT

B. Admission granted to the holder of a degree obtained abroad which is recognised as equivalent to degrees mentioned previously in application of the Decree of 7 November 2013 (décret définissant le paysage de l'enseignement supérieur et l'organisation académique des études), of a European directive, of an international agreement or other legislation, under the same conditions.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY

C. Admission granted following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / GRADE ACAD SIMILAIRE

Admission granted to the holder of a degree similar to the degrees awarded in the French-speaking Community (see point A), and awarded by a Higher Education Institution outside the latter (Flemish Community, German-speaking Community, Royal Military Academy, foreign institution), under the additional conditions determined by the jury. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme. A qualification or degree leading to the same career prospects or to a continuation of studies in the original system is considered similar to a degree awarded in the French-speaking community.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / DIPLÔME VALORISE 180 CREDITS

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the academic authorities, to the holder of a qualification, diploma, degree or certificate awarded outside the French-Speaking Community or awarded abroad if the qualification, diploma, degree or certificate attests to the successful completion of studies and the jury considers them to be worth at least 180 credits. The jury may impose a programme worth a maximum of 60 credits in addition to the Master's programme, bearing in mind all the credits for which the student obtains recognition at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / CONDITIONS SPECIFIQUES JURY

Criteria laid down by the jury.

VAE

D. Accreditation of prior experience

VAE / VAE CONDITIONS

In line with the procedure defined by the ULB, juries can recognise knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience, and may grant access to the MA to any person who does not fall under the categories listed above. The jury determines the additional courses and any possible exemptions which constitute supplementary entry requirements for the student. The personal or professional experience must be equivalent to at least five years of activity. A maximum of two years of higher education can be taken into account, providing 60 credits were obtained per year.

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE

Administrative fee for Applicants from outside the European Union

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE / FRAIS ADMINISTRATIFS

Applicants from outside the European Union who do not meet the assimilation criteria and do not meet a criterium of article 3 of the Decree of the 11 April 2014 adapting the financing of higher education institutions to the new organisation of studies are required to pay an administrative fee of 200 euros. This payment is a prerequisite for the examination of the application. We invite you to check whether you meet the access conditions to the studies envisaged before submitting your application insofar as the administrative fee is not refundable.

Programme

This Master programme places emphasis on a common core of theoretical courses and seminars, but it also lets students pick one of two specialisation tracks: a module on general philosophy, or a inter-university module on the philosophy of science.

In addition, students may chose one of two focuses: a research focus, which teaches them the specific skills required to work in research, and a teaching focus, which prepares them to work as teachers while developing skills related to training, argumentation, and knowledge transfer, which are valued in many other sectors.

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Prospects

In addition to traditional careers in teaching or research, this programme offers a strong background of intellectual skills that can be used in a variety of professions: analysing and summarising, thinking critically, creating, observing, describing, constructing. This is why philosophers often find work in professions that involve writing (publishing, media), ethical and bio-ethical issues, human resource management, or cultural innovation.

  • Writing (journalism, publishing, etc.)

  • Cultural events

  • Various activities within public administrations

  • Non-government organisations

  • Teaching

  • Research