Program Overview

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German and Philosophy, MA

Introduction

German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment. You can study this subject with Philosophy.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: RV52

German at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation. It looks at film, visual culture, gender studies, literature and history. Philosophers ask fundamental questions such as 'What is knowledge? What is the nature of truth? Why should we act morally? Philosophy contributes to what is a 'good' or 'valid' argument to specific problems.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • German Language 2 (GM1550)
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • German Language 1 (GM1050)
• Optional Courses:
  • Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)
  • Experience, Knowledge and Reality (PH1023)
  • The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
  • Controversial Questions (PH1027)
  • How Should One Live? (PH1522)
  • Logic and Argument (PH1518)
  • Environmental Ethics (PH1537)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Second half session to be spent in a German Speaking Country
  • Modern German Culture 3 (GM2043)
  • German Language 3 (GM2042)
• Optional Courses:
  • Plus further 30 credits from Level 2 Philosophy courses

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • German Junior Honours Language Study (GM3069)
• Optional Courses:
  • Plus 45 credits of German courses at level 3.
  • Plus 60 credits of level 3 Philosophy courses.

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • German Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
• Optional Courses:
  • EITHER: German Dissertation (Joint Honours) (GM4052)
  • OR: Philosophy Dissertation (PH402D)
  • Plus further courses at level 3 and 4 in German and level 4 in Philosophy to make up 60 credits in each discipline.
  • At least 90 credits should be taken at level 4.

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study German and Philosophy?

• The Department takes a multi-disciplinary approach with courses covering German film and visual culture, gender studies, literature and history.
• A small, friendly department with a flourishing German Club and a Drama Group that puts on an annual play in German.
• New students can choose from a varied menu including Moral Philosophy, Informal and Formal Reasoning, Metaphysics, Epistemology, the Philosophy of Science and History of Philosophy.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers: Standard - AABB, Minimum - BBB, Adjusted - BB
• A LEVELS: Standard - BBB, Minimum - BBC, Adjusted - CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• EU / International students: £20,800
• Home Students: £1,820
• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship
• Aberdeen Global Scholarship
• Funding Database

Careers

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Our Experts

• You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors.

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• MA German and Philosophy (5 years)
• MA Philosophy

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