Philosophy and Science
All fields of study raise questions about their foundations, methodology, ethical and political implications, connection with other disciplines, and history. The MA P&S will enhance your competence and thinking.
Should science aim to be free of social and political influences? How should we understand scientific progress? What makes the results of science reliable or trustworthy? Thinking about such questions gives you a deeper insight in your academic discipline.
This unique 60-ECT programme gives you an additional Master's degree in the philosophy of your field. We offer courses in the philosophy and history of science, skills courses to improve your writing, and tutorials in which you work with experts on the philosophy of your discipline. You will learn to participate in discussions and write texts that bridge the gap between sciences and discourses. The thesis will focus on a topic of your choice in the field of your discipline.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The MA Philosophy and Science can only be followed alongside an additional Master's programme in a different field of study.
To study this programme you need to have completed a Bachelor's programme and need to either:
- Be admitted to a second Master's programme for the upcoming academic year
- Already be enrolled in an additional Master's programme
- Have already completed a Master's programme in a field other than Philosophy
Job examples
- Policy making
- Consultancy working on the intersection of science and policy
- Management consultancy
- Journalism
- PhD in your field of study or in a philosophy-related subject
- Think tank, research company
