History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic)
Ruhr-Universität Bochum · Bochum, Europe
Duration
24 mo
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About this programme
History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic) is a four-semester programme leading to the degree MA ("Master of Arts"). HPS+Logic focuses on the reflection of science in theoretical, historical and socio-cultural terms as well as with respect to its logical-rational foundations and formal methods and tools. Compared to previous HPS+Logic programmes in Germany and abroad, HPS+Logic is characterised by its integrative structure, since it includes logic as well as cultural and social science sub-disciplines in the curriculum. HPS+Logic is addressed to Bachelor's degree holders both from the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and the humanities. Under the leadership of the Institute for Philosophy, the following disciplines contribute to the course programme of HPS+Logic: History, German Studies, General and Comparative Literature, Media Studies, Educational Science, Social Sciences, Law, Computer Science, and Medicine. This results in a course programme that is probably unique in its diversity (about 60-70 courses each semester). Based on this diversity, the students of HPS+Logic are trained to become "bridge builders" between the humanities and the natural or computer sciences. They are enabled to understand the challenges of contemporary knowledge-based societies in their complexity and to reflect them normatively and with analytical precision. PDF Download
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Entry requirements
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Prerequisites
Admission to the Master's programme is open to students who have completed at least six semesters of a Bachelor's programme with a focus on humanities or social sciences, or on mathematics, natural sciences or engineering and who have a special aptitude for the programme. A further admission requirement is proof of Foundations in philosophy and/or history of science (6 CP) and in Logic (6 CP). In the case of a degree with a mathematics/science or engineering focus, additional humanities and social science studies must be proven (30 CP). In order to successfully apply to HPS+Logic, in addition to other documents, a motivational essay must be submitted in which the applicants explain why they want to study HPS+Logic (see application details on the homepage of the programme).
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Admission to the Master's programme is open to students who have completed at least six semesters of a Bachelor's programme with a focus on humanities or social sciences, or on mathematics, natural sciences or engineering and who have a special aptitude for the programme. A further admission requirement is proof of Foundations in philosophy and/or history of science (6 CP) and in Logic (6 CP). In the case of a degree with a mathematics/science or engineering focus, additional humanities and social science studies must be proven (30 CP). In order to successfully apply to HPS+Logic, in addition to other documents, a motivational essay must be submitted in which the applicants explain why they want to study HPS+Logic (see application details on the homepage of the programme). English: E.G. IELTS Academic: 6.5.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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