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Research Master programme in Philosophy (including logic), Groningen (The Netherlands)

Call for postgraduate applications:

University of Groningen

The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Groningen (The
Netherlands) now invites applications for the 2009/2010 class of
their postgraduate programmes in philosophy (deadline: August 1,
2009). The Faculty is a lively community of 30 staff members and over
400 students. It promotes high quality research and excellent
teaching which challenges and inspires students and staff alike. Each
of its programmes offers a broad philosophical and cultural
education, and aims to stimulate philosophical skills in students.
All courses are taught in English.

Programmes

The Faculty offers the following MA programmes:

- Master in Philosophy: a one-year long programme designed to provide
students with a thorough understanding of the major philosophical
theories and approaches, the means to apply this knowledge to
practical issues, and the ability to communicate the results.

- Research Master Philosophy: a two-year long programme designed to
prepare talented students for a Ph.D. application and an academic
career. This programme emphasizes methodological skills, encourages
interdisciplinary approaches, and provides the student with ample
opportunity to pursue his or her particular interests in small groups
and/or individual tutorials.

Students may specialize in History of Philosophy (including pre-
modern, modern, and contemporary philosophy), Theoretical Philosophy
(including logic, theory of argumentation, epistemology, philosophy
of science, and philosophy of mind), Ethics (including political
theory), and Practical Philosophy (including political philosophy and
philosophy of culture). The programmes, covering a wide variety of
philosophical approaches, allow students to select courses in view of
their particular interests.


Why Groningen?

- The Faculty is one of the leading teaching and research departments
in the Netherlands. Tuition and supervision are offered by top
researchers in the field.

- Masters students play an active role in the research life of the
Faculty. They are members of the Graduate School, and take part in
the various departmental seminars and research groups.

- The Faculty is hospitable and supportive. International students
are offered a wide range of social and study-relative activities.
Small-scale classes and a very positive atmosphere enhance contacts
between staff members and students.

- The University of Groningen has several possibilities for financing
international students. For more information see: http://www.rug.nl/
prospectiveStudents/

- The Faculty is located in the historical centre of Groningen. The
city of Groningen is one of the most popular university cities of the
Netherlands.

For more information about the Programmes and the Department see:
http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/index

or contact the study advisor Katherine Gardiner (k.e.gardiner@rug.nl)