Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
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| locatieLeiden |
| diplomaMA |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60822 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursheeft honours track |
This programme focuses on fundamental problems of moral and political philosophy. You will be immersed in philosophical reflection on the foundations and normative principles underlying individual action and society. Questions such as the relation between individual responsibility and structural justice, the nature of our moral discourse, and the fundamentals of practical judgment will be on the menu.
This challenging programme attracts talented and highly-motivated students. In-class discussions will help you develop analytical and communicative skills. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of contact between students and lecturers. You can expect to graduate with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in critical-thinking – ensuring you that you will stand out in any future career.
Starting 1 September 2020, the MA program Philosophy: Ethics and Politics will be continued as Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy.
This challenging programme attracts talented and highly-motivated students. In-class discussions will help you develop analytical and communicative skills. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of contact between students and lecturers. You can expect to graduate with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in critical-thinking – ensuring you that you will stand out in any future career.
Starting 1 September 2020, the MA program Philosophy: Ethics and Politics will be continued as Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy.
Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?
At Leiden University, great minds have been gathering for over five hundred years to explore fundamental questions relating to human existence.
- The Leiden Institute of Philosophy hosts the Centre for Political Philosophy which brings together all researchers with an active interest in political philosophy from different institutes, branches and fields of study at Leiden University, making Leiden one of the best places to study ethics and politics.
- The programme capitalises on Leiden University's internationally-acclaimed expertise in practical philosophy which covers the entire gamut of moral and political philosophy.
Studieprogramma
opbouw
The master's thesis should be an independent academic contribution to philosophy in the field of Ethics and Politics. Before graduation you will sit for a final exam for which you will defend your thesis and possibly answer questions about a selection of other subjects.
Assessment of courses is normally based on class presentations, assignments, and a final (research) paper.
The programme consists of 60 EC, to be completed in one year.
You will take a mandatory introduction seminar entitled Moral and Political Philosophy: contemporary debates followed by three elective courses (10 EC each) in the area of Moral and Political Philosophy . In the second semester, you will be writing your master's thesis (20 EC) supported by a mandatory thesis seminar.The master's thesis should be an independent academic contribution to philosophy in the field of Ethics and Politics. Before graduation you will sit for a final exam for which you will defend your thesis and possibly answer questions about a selection of other subjects.
Assessment of courses is normally based on class presentations, assignments, and a final (research) paper.
For a detailed programme, see the e-Prospectus: https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/studies/7743/philosophy-60-ec-ethics-and-politics#tab-1. Please note that this guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may slightly differ.
| periode | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
Practical Judgement keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||
Nietzsche contra Kant as Thinkers in Conflict keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||
Electives keuzevak | 40 EC | ||||||
Internship (optional) keuzevak stage | 10 EC | ||||||
Thesis Seminar Philosophy | |||||||
MA Thesis Philosophy | 20 EC | ||||||
Plato's Timaeus and Critias. Cosmology and History in Defense of Political Utopia keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||
Agonal Perspectives on Nietzsche's Philosophy keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, internship, tutorial, working group, self studyobjectives
This challenging programme attracts talented and highly-motivated students. In-class discussions will help you develop analytical and communicative skills. Classes are deliberately kept small to ensure a high level of contact between students and lecturers. You can expect to graduate with in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in critical-thinking – ensuring you that you will stand out in any future career.honours-/excellence program Leiden Leadership Programme
The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.
Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.
Students can apply who have:
- Good study results in the bachelor's programme;
- The ambition and motivation to develop leadership qualities;
- A broad and interdisciplinary span of interest.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 februari 2021
aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend
1 september 2021
aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/philosophy-60ec/ethics-and-politics/admission-and-application
toelatingseisen
basiskennis
Applicants should have the ability to formulate a clear philosophical research question, to develop and formulate a critical view
on that question, and to support this view by means of argument and analysis, to be determined on the
basis of a writing sample.
vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| examination |
estimated monthly costs
| bedrag | kostenpost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| € | 350 | kamerhuur in Leidenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
| € | 22 | internet+tv | |
| € | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
| € | 32 | telefoon | |
| € | 117 | verzekeringen | |
| € | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar | |
| € | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
| € | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
| € | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
| € | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
| € | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
| € | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
| € | 45 | overig | |
| € | 1218 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 | |
Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft.
Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
| 74 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
| 31% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 6 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
| 0% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 27713 | studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden |
| 59% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Symposion
Symposion is the Study Association for all Philosophy students. Being a student is not only about reading books, attending lectures and writing essays. It is also important to get to know your fellow students who are dealing with the same academic theories. Symposion was established to enable students to reason and argue about such philosophical issues in an informal context. Symposion organises drinks, lectures and social or other philosophy related activities on a regular basis.Symposion organiseert maandelijks borrels, lezingen en andere activiteiten. Deze vormen altijd een goede aansluiting op je studie en worden door studenten uit alle jaren bijgewoond. Op deze manier leer je zowel je jaargenoten als ouderejaarsstudenten kennen en haal je meer uit je studie.
Op kamers in Leiden
| 31058 | studenten studerend |
| 12630 | studenten woonachtig |
| € 350 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
| kamer betaalbaarheid | |
| 20 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
| kamer beschikbaarheid |
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/19 Universiteit Leiden
Moral and Political Philosophy
Moral and Political Philosophy
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 6 eerstejaars |
| ?% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
2/19 Universiteit Leiden
Modern European Philosophy
Modern European Philosophy
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 14 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
3/19 Universiteit Leiden
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 14 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
4/19 Universiteit Leiden
Global and Comparative Philosophy
Global and Comparative Philosophy
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
5/19 Universiteit Leiden
Philosophy of Knowledge
Philosophy of Knowledge
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| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
6/19 Universiteit Leiden
Philosophy (60 ec)
Philosophy (60 ec)
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 14 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
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Philosophy
Philosophy
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| 24 eerstejaars |
| 41% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
8/19 RUG
Filosofie
Filosofie
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| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
9/19 RUG
Filosofie en maatschappij
Filosofie en maatschappij
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| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 60% Nederlandstalig 40% Engelstalig |
10/19 Radboud Universiteit
Filosofie
Filosofie
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| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
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| 100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
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kritiek van de moderniteit
kritiek van de moderniteit
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| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
12/19 Radboud Universiteit
fenomenologie, hermeneutiek en psychoanalyse
fenomenologie, hermeneutiek en psychoanalyse
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
13/19 Radboud Universiteit
Filosofie van Taal en Cognitie
Filosofie van Taal en Cognitie
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
14/19 Amsterdam UVA
Filosofie (Wijsbegeerte)
Filosofie (Wijsbegeerte)
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 10 eerstejaars |
| 30% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
15/19 Amsterdam UVA
Philosophy
Philosophy
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 10 eerstejaars |
| 30% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
16/19 Tilburg University
Ethiek van Bedrijf en Organisatie
Ethiek van Bedrijf en Organisatie
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| ? uur contacttijd/week |
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17/19 Tilburg University
Philosophy of Humanity and Culture
Philosophy of Humanity and Culture
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| ? uur contacttijd/week |
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18/19 Tilburg University
Filosofie
Filosofie
| star Elsevier Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 |
| € 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 61 eerstejaars |
| 42% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 30% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
19/19 Tilburg University
Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges
Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges
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studentoordelen
| deze opleiding | landelijk | |
|---|---|---|
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| inhoud | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| docenten | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| studiefaciliteiten | 3.8 | 3.7 |
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In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 16 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 3.9 uit 5.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The one-year master's programme in Philosophy prepares you for any career in which reasoning skills, high levels of abstraction and critical thinking are valued. Our graduates are currently employed in a wide range of professions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Successful completion of an MA can also lead to PhD research and a career in academia.
Currently 100% of our students find employment at university-graduate level within one year of completing our one-year MA in Philosophy. We can attribute this both to the high quality of the programme and the talent and ambition of our students.You will find our graduates working in an astonishingly wide range of professions and professional organisations. Examples include:
- Policy Officer at a ministry
- Copywriter at a media company
- Freelance editor
- PhD candidate at an foreign university
- Editor at a communications consultancy firm
- Consultant at an IT consultancy firm
- Editor at a company specialising in reviewing theses and dissertations
- Coordinator at an international human rights watch organisation
- PhD candidate at a university in Sweden
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| UU | Leraar VHO filosofie full-time,part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Leraar VHO in Filosofie educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Leraar VHO Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen dual educational | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Filosofie part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Universitaire Lerarenopleiding Filosofie (post-master) educational | + aanv. eisen |
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