Philosophy of Psychology
| Specialisatie van: | Philosophy (of a Specific Discipline) |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in Philosophy |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd, deeltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar (voltijd); 4 jaar (deeltijd) |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels en Nederlands |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60823 |
De specialisatie Filosofie van de psychologie onderzoekt de kernproblemen met betrekking tot de grondslagen van de psychologie en de cognitieve wetenschappen. De discussies tijdens de colleges zijn met name gericht op metafysica (eigenschappen van de geest, bewustzijn, supervenience, constructivisme, eliminativisme), epistemologie (perceptie en cognitie, bewustzijnsinhoud (mental content) en belichaamde gedachten (embodied cognition) en methodologie (herleiding, verklaring, klassieke versus neurocomputationele benaderingen).
Entry requirements
- BA degree in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline from a recognised university, a BA degree in the chosen discipline and a completed pre-master’s in philosophy, or a BA degree combining philosophy and the chosen discipline from a recognised university.
- Applicants are requested to enclose a writing sample. The text should be written in English, focus on a philosophical subject, and preferably consist of no more that 2000 words.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230/88-90, evidenced by an appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch VWO-diploma
Student who do not meet the entry requirements please refer to the pre-master page (in Dutch)
Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree are not eligible for admission.
