The MA in Philosophy of Science consists of 120 ECTS credits, of which 90 ECTS credits are required for the major.
The program is structured as follows:
- 3 seminars plus in philosophy of science (8 ECTS credits each)
- 2 colloquia on philosophy of science topics (4 ECTS credits each)
- 2 project papers on philosophy of science topics (6 ECTS credits each)
- Master thesis (30 ECTS credits)
- Electives (16 ECTS credits): Seminars, colloquia, block seminars, maximum of 1 tutorial (6 ECTS credits)
Master's thesis:
The Master's thesis (approx. 25,000 words without bibliography, 30 ECTS) is a more extensive academic paper. It is written in the last semester of the Master's program in Philosophy of Science (Major) and should be presented and discussed in a colloquium.
Suggestion for the course of study
| Semester |
Seminar |
Colloquium |
Project |
Philosophy Electives |
| 1 |
Sp[8] |
|
|
Sm[4] |
| 2 |
Sp[8] |
|
P[6] |
Sm[4] |
| 3 |
Sp[8] |
C[4] |
P[6] |
C[4] |
| 4 |
|
C[4] |
MT[30] |
BS[4] |
| |
24 |
8 |
42 |
16 |
| Summe |
90 |
[ ] = number of credits (CR), Sp = Seminar plus, Sm = Seminar mini, BS = Block seminar, C= Colloquium, P = Project, MT = Master's thesis
For further information, please consult the study regulations 2022.
Information on the course structure according to the old study regulation 2013 can be found here. The 2013 study regulation is valid until the end of the spring semester 2028.
