Prospective Students
The Erasmus Research Master in Philosophy and Economics is open to excellent and highly motivated students with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Economics, Economics & Philosophy, or Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (see the Admission Requirements) who are interested in studying philosophy of economics with the tools of analytic philosophy.
The Research Master programme is also open to candidates who already have a Master's degree in analytic philosophy, economics, economics and philosophy, or PPE. Depending on their area of specialisation, sufficiently qualified students may be exempted from doing specific parts of the programme (with the maximum exemptions such a fast-track programme may be completed within one year).
Arrangements for part-time study are also possible, on a case-by-case basis. Individual courses are also available to external students as guests of the Faculty of Philosophy. Please contact us to discuss such arrangements in more detail.
Aim and career prospects
The Research Master aims to prepare students for an academic career in the area of philosophy and economics. It provides a thorough grounding in the main areas of the philosophy of economics together with the analytical and research skills required for further study as a junior researcher or PhD candidate. It is also suitable as a preparation for a PhD in analytic philosophy.
The Erasmus Research Master in Philosophy and Economics awards an internationally recognised MA degree. This qualification meets the standards set by EIPE for acceptance to EIPE’s own Ph.D programme. Every year EIPE provides a few bursaries for new Ph.D projects by graduates of the Research Master. The Research Master also meets the standards for acceptance to comparable Ph.D programmes in analytic philosophy abroad.
Visas, residence permits, etc.
For detailed information about visas and residence permits; the cost of living in the Netherlands; health insurance; etc. consult:
• Erasmus University's website on immigration,
• Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC).
