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Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Restricted admission | Ja |
| Teaching language | German |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
- What is happiness?
- Can we really know something for sure?
- Are ethical values relative?
- Why is there something rather than nothing?
Philosophy attempts to understand these and similar problems. Outstanding thinkers have not only tried for more than 2,500 years to find answers but also to better understand the questions themselves and restate them. Explore this rich history and study the different positions in their systematic context. You will learn how to critically analyse and evaluate philosophical arguments during your degree course. As a result, you will develop pronounced skills in argumentation, learn how to understand difficult texts and acquire the ability to communicate complex thought structures.
Areas of focus for the study of philosophy in Cologne:
- Analytical philosophy and epistemology
- Ancient philosophy
- Arabian and Jewish philosophy
- German philosophy (Kant, German idealism, Heidegger)
- Ethics and political philosophy (Ethics Forum)
- Medieval philosophy (Thomas Institute)
- Phenomenology (Husserl Archive)
- Philosophy of science
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
Dokumente/Downloads
Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have sufficient knowledge of English to understand academic texts written in English. You do not need to provide proof of this knowledge.
Structure
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be in certain circumstances recognized for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
Application for the first semester
You can submit your application via the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You will find detailed information on the application procedure on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.