Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
Master of Arts in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics) (MA)
Get a solid analytical and critical grasp of new views. Be part of an advanced discussion in the philosophy, methodology, history and culture of economics, and go on to a research or academic career.
Master new literatures, issues, and perspectives. Focus on the theoretical and empirical analysis of evolutionary and institutional economics. Erasmus University is a first-rate university with a strong tradition in economics, located in bustling Rotterdam. The programme builds on a tradition of research and teaching in philosophy and economics at the Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE).
Attend weekly seminars, and lectures by renowned experts. Take assignment-based courses in philosophy and economics. Do more advanced coursework in epistemology, ethics, the philosophy of science, and philosophical anthropology. Present your own work get the academic skills you need for further study as a junior researcher or a PhD candidate.
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Career opportunities Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
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Education objectives Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
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Curriculum Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
| The programme comprises two years of study (120 EC) in analytic philosophy. The curriculum consists of seven core philosophy of economics courses, plus three general courses in philosophy in the fields of philosophy of science, ethics, history of philosophy or philosophical anthropology. You finish the program by writing a masterthesis and a Ph.D. research proposal. Read more about: curriculum Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics) |
Mode of education Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
| You will follow seminars where teachers engage in a direct exchange of ideas with students and give feedback on your class participation and written assignments. You are required to actively participate in Ph.D-seminars by commenting on papers and by presenting your own work. All students are appointed an academic advisor to regularly discuss their plans and performance. |
Target audience Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
| Determined students who see the advantage of philosophic theory in explaining contemporary economics will apply for the EUR research master programme Philosophy and Economics. Your bachelor degree in Philosophy or Economics, leads you to a deeper analysis of evolutionary and institutional economics. Your path towards a PhD and/or international career. |
Admission criteria Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
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Application Research Master in Philosophy (Philosophy and Economics)
| On the faculty website you will find the application form. Please fill in this form and provide the requested information and documents. A motivation letter and recommendation letter are part of this application. The Examination Board decides on admission. Deadline for application is June 1.
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