Program Overview
The Philosophy at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 Germany 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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
- Master of Arts in Philosophy
- The standard length of study for the Master of Arts is 4 semesters.
- German and English
- The programme starts at the beginning of the winter or summer semester.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
To take the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Philosophy students can only be admitted who
- a) have completed a Bachelor degree programme with the main subject Philosophy (with at least 120 CP)
orb) have completed a Bachelor degree programme with the minor subject Philosophy (with at least 60 CP),
orc) have an at least equivalent degree from a German university or in an equivalent or related subject recognised by the admissions committee (for example religious studies, law studies, social sciences, literature studies, with a standard period of study of a minimum of six semesters)
ord) have an at least equivalent recognised foreign degree in the same or in a related subject area recognised by the admissions committee with a standard period of study of a minimum of six semesters or three years of study. - and a Master\xc2\x92s examination in the same subject at another university was not finally failed or the right to examination lost. The same applies to Master\xc2\x92s examinations in related subjects in as far as an appropriate correspondence of the subjects has been established by the examination committee. Declarations according to \xc2\xa7 14 Paragraph 1 should be submitted regarding this examination. \xc2\xa7 14 Paragraph 4 applies correspondingly.
- Knowledge of languages:Adequate knowledge of the English language to Level B1 according to the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (GER) is necessary to study Philosophy as well as adequate knowledge of one further foreign language (those recommended being: French, Latin or Ancient Greek, whereby for a modern foreign language knowledge of it up to Level B1 according to the Common European Reference Framework for Languages (GER) must be verified and for Latin or Greek passing of the \xc2\x93language examination in Latin\xc2\x93 (or the qualification in Latin) or language examination in Greek\xc2\x93 should be confirmed)
Applicants who have neither a German university entrance qualification, nor a degree obtained at a German university must also verify adequate knowledge of the German language.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months