Program Overview
The 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 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 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
- Metaphysics/Philosophy of Mind
- Epistemology and philosophy of science
- Ethics
- Ethics in the Antiquity
- Political philosophy
- Feminist ethics
- 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
- Various philosophical topics
- Various philosophical topics II
- Rational Agency
- Critical reading of ancient philosophical texts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification\xc2\xa0and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the\xc2\xa0country 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) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school,\xc2\xa0or
b) An internationally recognised\xc2\xa0English language proficiency test.
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