This MA programme combines advanced levels of philosophical analysis with the study of non-Western sources, in particular, Chinese, Indian, and Arabic sources.
The MA Programme Philosophy in World Traditions is meant for students who wish to combine an MA in (classical) Chinese, Indian, Arabic, or an adjacent discipline with an MA Philosophy in World Traditions. Only students with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese, Indian studies (Sanskrit), Arab studies, or an adjacent discipline (or an equivalent degree) are admissible.
Why study Philosophy in World Traditions at Leiden University?
This programme is unique in Europe. Leiden is the only place where you can study the histories and languages of India, East Asia, and the Arab world combined with upper level philosophical analysis of these sources, taught by internationally renowned experts in their fields. Leiden University is home to various institutes dedicated to study these areas and has a world-famous collection of Asian and Arabic manuscripts and materials.
What will you study?
You will combine advanced courses in the non-western tradition of your preference – including language acquisition – with high-level philosophical analysis of the central concepts, theories of the philosophy in that tradition. In addition, great attention is being paid to the methodology used in interpreting and learning from these traditions.
Is this programme for you?
If you are curious about intellectual philosophical traditions outside of the standard canon and have the ambition to familiarize with the historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts in which these traditions were formed – this is the programme for you. A love for reading both classical and modern texts and analyzing and discussing these intensively with your instructor and fellow students, is essential. If, moreover, you are ambitious and not averse to hard intellectual work, you have what it takes to complete this programme successfully.
Philosophy in World Traditions degree
Philosophy in World Traditions at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a master’s degree in Philosophy and the title Master of Arts (MA).
Career prospects
Create a world of opportunities with a Master's degree from Leiden University
The MA Philosophy in World Traditions is an ideal preparation for a career in which besides high levels of abstract reasoning an open attitude towards other cultures is essential. A substantial number continues to do PhD research in academia. Others find rewarding careers elsewhere.
What our graduates do
The master’s programme Philosophy in World Traditions prepares you for any career in which reasoning skills, high levels of abstraction and critical thinking are valued. Our graduates are currently employed in a wide range of professions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Successful completion of an MA can also lead to PhD research and a career in academia.
Currently 100% of our students find employment at university-graduate level within one year of completing our one-year MA in Philosophy.
You will find our graduates working in an astonishingly wide range of professions and professional organisations. Examples include:
Planlanan April, October 2024
Daha fazla bilgi
Başlangıç tarihi
Planlanan Eylül 2024
Leiden University
Rapenburg 70,
LEIDEN,
Zuid-Holland,
2311, Netherlands
The following diploma requirements apply for this programme:
In order to successfully participate in this programme, you must be proficient in English. The following requirements apply:
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.