Master’s Programme Philosophy
Would you like to study applied ethics and philosophy in a global world in depth?
In the Master’s Degree Programme in Philosophy students expand their philosophical knowledge by adding more areas of philosophy and deepen their competencies in theoretical and practical philosophy.
The programme focuses on applied ethics and philosophy in a global world.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Study Code
UC 066 941
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Curriculum
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Master Philosophy gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Master's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Master Philosophy, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2023W curriculum is currently valid for the Master's programme Philosophy.
Information on the Curriculum (2023W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 26th, 2023, Issue 52. No. 616
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 9 2021, 75. Stück, Nr. 848 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 25 2021, Issue 71. No. 798 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28 2019, Issue 69, No. 614 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 20th 2016, Issue 50, No. 510 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 14th 2016, Issue 40, No. 453 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 23rd 2010, Issue 40, No. 325
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Special Questions of Theoretical Philosophy |
| 1 | 10 | Elective Module |
| 1 | 10 | Elective Module |
| 2 | 10 | Special Questions of Practical Philosophy |
| 2 | 10 | Elective Module |
| 2 | 7,5 | Elective Module |
| 2 | 2,5 | Preparation of the Master’s Thesis |
| 3 | 10 | Research |
| 3 | 10 | Elective Module |
| 3 | 10 | Elective Module |
| 4 | 2,5 | Elective Module |
| 4 | 25 | Master’s Thesis |
| 4 | 2,5 | Master’s Thesis Defense |
10 ECTS: Special Questions of Theoretical Philosophy
10 ECTS: Elective Module
10 ECTS: Elective Module
10 ECTS: Special Questions of Practical Philosophy
10 ECTS: Elective Module
7,5 ECTS: Elective Module
2,5 ECTS: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
10 ECTS: Research
10 ECTS: Elective Module
10 ECTS: Elective Module
2,5 ECTS: Elective Module
25 ECTS: Master’s Thesis
2,5 ECTS: Master’s Thesis Defense
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Minor
As part of the Master’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-entrepreneurship/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 67 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 24.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 6.1 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 2.1 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examinationn Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Oberprantacher, MA
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Brigitte Truschnegg
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Older curricula can be found in the archive Course Catalog
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