Master's Programme in Philosophy

Education facts

Code: HFI2M

What is the nature of reality? What can be known? What is the relationship between language, language users, and the world? How should we live our lives? Are there objective moral truths? What is good and bad science? The Master's programme in Philosophy at Uppsala University provides you with tools for thinking about such fundamental issues in a precise way and gives you extensive guidance on how to write philosophical texts. The programme is a unique international two-year programme designed for students who want to advance their studies in the field of philosophy. You will broaden and deepen your knowledge of philosophy, while also having the opportunity to specialise in a research area of your choice. This programme provides you with a deep and diverse set of analytical skills applicable across a variety of career paths. You will also be eligible to continue your philosophical studies at the doctoral level, either in Sweden or internationally. The language of instruction is English

Entry requirements

_Academic requirements_ A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university with main field of study in the humanities or social sciences. The transcript should include at least 60 credits in philosophy, including at least one course assessed by a written assignment of 2000 words or more in which you engage with philosophical questions. _Language requirements_ Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at [universityadmissions.se](https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Philosophy

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %