Philosophy Master
Ile-de-France, France
24 months

DURATION

HK$2,028.07

TUITION(INTL)

French

LANGUAGE

Full-time

ATTENDANCE

On-campus

DELIVERY MODE

Unknown

DEADLINE

Overview

Born of a collaborative effort between the École Normale Supérieure-PSL, EPHE-PSL, Observatoire de Paris-PSL and EHESS, the Master’s degree program in Philosophy from Université PSL offers training in philosophy that is noted for its excellence.
The program draws on the philosophy laboratories at ENS-PSL, EPHE-PSL and EHESS. The program aims to produce specialists in philosophy in a broad sense, preparing students for careers in teaching and academic research in philosophy as well as in the various fields that seek students with a background in philosophy (journalism, media, publishing, consulting).
This master's program is part of following PSL graduate programs: Translitterae and Religious studies. 

Learning outcomes

The Master’s program offers comprehensive training in philosophy. While students choose from one of six academic tracks in the first year of the program, each track includes courses drawn from the other tracks, so that every student receives broad-based training. In the second year, students focus more intensively on their concentration, choosing a topic and a director for their thesis.

Who should apply?

Admission to Master’s Year 1 (M1): Students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy.

Opportunities

  • Doctorate in philosophy
  • Competitive entrance exams for instructors in secondary education.
  • Civil service exams.
  • Depending on the track: journalists, teacher-librarians, museum curators, library directors, business consultants, etc.

Structure

Academic tracks

Students can choose from among six academic tracks in Year 1 of the Master’s program (M1) and seven tracks in Year 2 (M2). Each track is managed by a specific school (ENS-PSL, EPHE-PSL or EHESS), but all of the instructors participating in each track come from the various partner schools.

- A choice of six tracks in M1

  1. Contemporary Philosophy (ENS - PSL)
  2. Philosophy of Knowledge, History and Philosophy of Science (ENS - PSL)
  3. History of Philosophy (EPHE - PSL)
  4. Philosophy and Religion (EPHE - PSL)
  5. Philosophy of Language and Mind (EHESS)
  6. Social and Political Philosophy (EHESS)

- An additional track, Agrégation Preparatory Program in Philosophy, is available in M2.

Costs

Tuition
HK$2,028.07
(international)
HK$2,028.07
(home)

Funding

Admissions

Qualifications

Prerequisites

- Bachelor’s degree in philosophy or the equivalent.
- To apply for the Master’s Year 2 program: Master’s Year 1 in philosophy or the equivalent.

Language requirements
TCF