Program Overview
The Ancient Philosophy at University of Oslo is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ancient Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ancient Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 40 credits of compulsory courses
- 20 credits of elective courses
- 60 credits master\x92s thesis
- Thesis seminar in philosophy
- History of philosophy from 600 BC until the 17th century
- Philosophical texts in Greek
- History of Ideas: Central issues in Antiquity
- Augustine of all times
- Critical reading of ancient philosophical texts
- Metaphysics/Philosophy of Mind
- Epistemology and philosophy of science
- Ethics
- Ethics in the Antiquity
- Political philosophy
- Feminist ethics
- Environmental philosophy
- Environmental philosophy
- Moral Agency
- Logic and philosophy of language
- Linguistic Agency
- Pragmatics and Relevance Theory
- History of philosophy from 600 BC until the 17th century
- History of Philosophy 1600-1800
- Recent history of philosophy: Continental philosophy
- Recent history of philosophy: The heritage of Frege and Russell
- Philosophical Aesthetics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, orb) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
- a specialization/major of at least 80 ECTS. The specialization must be in philosophy, ancient Greek, history of ideas, theology, political science, or the like
- at least 40 ECTS in philosophy (of which at least 20 ECTS must be at advanced bachelor level/upper-level) taken either as part of or in addition to the specialization/major
- at least 20 ECTS in ancient Greek taken either as part of or in addition to the specialization/major
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months