At the postgraduate level there are two degrees. The Licentiate degree is the lower postgraduate degree and can be started when the Master's degree is completed. Participation in a postgraduate seminar and an extensive Licentiate thesis are mandatory for this degree. A doctoral degree is the final, highest postgraduate degree. The candidate is required to write a dissertation and defend it in a public examination. Please contact the Foreign Students' Adviser and Department teaching staff during their consultation hours if you would like further information on your studies in philosophy.
A requirement for all postgraduate applicants is: 1) preliminary research plan, and 2) at least the grade Agood@ in the Advanced Studies in Philosophy and at least the grade Acum laude approbatur@ (good knowledge) for the Master's thesis or equivalent knowledge (proof must be presented by the student).
The postgraduate studies involve a close study and careful appraisal of various areas in philosophy. Writing the doctoral thesis is mainly independent work supported by seminars and research groups. During completion of the thesis students should regularly consult the professor or other thesis supervisor. When necessary, teaching is organised in co operation with other universities.
Postgraduate Programme in Philosophy the minimum of 60 credits + doctoral dissertation, 180 credits = 240 credits
- 1) Participation in the postgraduate seminars during three terms, 15 credits.
- 2) Postgraduate studies in philosophy according to the study plan agreed with the supervisor. It is recommended that the studies include at least a total of 45 credits in philosophy consisting of at least four credits in each of the following groups of topics a c:
- a) logic, formal methods and their applications, epistemology, ontology, philosophy of science
- b) ethics, social philosophy, aesthetics
- c) history of philosophy, modern philosophy, applied philosophy. Other studies relevant to the student's personal study plan are possible - this requires agreement with the supervisor. Postgraduate students wishing to be given credit for attending seminars and colloquia must receive the consent of the supervisor.
- 3) Postgraduate examination in the topic of the thesis. Excellent knowledge of the relevant literature is required.
- 4) Licentiate's thesis, not obligatory
- 5) Doctoral thesis, 180 credits.