The programme consists of two years of full-time studies (120 credits) and is offered on campus in Umeå. Students who wish to further strengthen their philosophical competence can complete the programme and thereby be well-prepared for continued studies in philosophy at the doctoral level, as well as for other qualified tasks that require significant analytical abilities, critical reflection, and argumentation. The programme is offered in English.
The programme includes courses (90 credits) and a thesis (30 credits). Students can choose free courses, up to 15 credits, in another subject. The coursework consists of advanced-level philosophy courses. This may include international courses at the advanced level in accordance with Umeå University's and the department's exchange arrangements, as well as national courses at the advanced level.
Students may choose to end the programme after one year of full-time study with a one-year master's degree (60 credits). Students who choose to do so take courses (45 credits) and write a thesis (15 credits). They can take up to 15 credits of free courses as part of the programme. The coursework consists of advanced-level philosophy courses. This may include international courses at the advanced level in accordance with Umeå University's and the department's exchange arrangements, as well as national courses at the advanced level.
The programme is offered on campus in Umeå. Sub-courses may in some cases be coordinated with online students and include online teaching.
The programme is offered in English.
First year
Magister course in philosophy, 30 credits. (Mandatory)
Magister theses in philosophy, 15 credits. (Mandatory)
Magister course in philosophy II, 15 credits. (Optional)
Fria kurser, 15 30 credits.
Second year
Master course in philosophy, 30 credits. (Mandatory)
Master thesis in philosophy, 30 credits. (Mandatory)
Students who have completed the programme will be well-prepared for continued studies in philosophy at the doctoral level, as well as for other qualified tasks that require significant analytical abilities, critical reflection, and argumentation.
After completing the study programme, a student who has applied for a degree certificate can obtain a Philosophy Degree of Master of Arts (120 credits) according to the local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). The Swedish translation of Degree of Master of Arts (120 credits) is Filosofie masterexamen. The degree is awarded in the main field of Philosophy.
A student who chooses to only complete the programme's first two semesters can obtain a Philosophy Degree of Master of Arts (60 credits) according to the local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). The Swedish translation of Degree of Master of Arts (60 credits) is Filosofie magisterexamen. The degree is awarded in the main field of Philosophy.