Master's Programme in Aesthetics

Philosophical aesthetics encompasses issues such as the nature of aesthetic value, relations between art and the mind, the foundations of art criticism, the role of art in society, and the appreciation of nature. The international Master's Programme in Aesthetics at the Department of Philosophy in Uppsala provides you with tools for thinking precisely and rigorously about issues and problems in a variety of domains: the arts, aesthetic experiences, and culture more broadly. Aesthetics is a discipline located at the heart of the humanities. By tackling philosophical questions about art and rigorously examining concepts such as aesthetic experience, culture, beauty, emotion, and creativity, it addresses elements of our common, shared humanity. This Master's programme will offer you valuable insights into such questions, through a combination of historical perspectives, contemporary debates, and forward-looking analysis. As a graduate of the programme, you will have a deep and diverse set of skills applicable across a variety of career paths. The training is also highly suitable if you want to continue your studies at the doctoral level, either in Sweden or elsewhere in the world. The language of instruction is English.