Program Overview

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Master's Degree in Philosophical Criticism and Argumentation

The Master's Degree in Philosophical Criticism and Argumentation is a one-year program (60 ECTS) offered by the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the Universidad Aut鏮oma de Madrid. The program is designed to provide students with advanced training in philosophy, equipping them with the necessary tools to become competent professionals and researchers in theoretical reflection.

Program Description

The program's primary objective is to offer students the opportunity to expand their academic training and facilitate the learning of different critical-argumentative models collected in the philosophical tradition. The appearance of new challenges and complexities in the knowledge society has made some of the characteristic features of philosophical training, such as critical thinking and argumentation skills, particularly valued in the present.

Admission Requirements

To access the program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy or a related field, such as Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Law, Sociology, or Political Science. The admission process involves submitting an electronic application, which includes:

• DNI/Pasaporte
• Academic certificate of qualifications from previous studies
• Curriculum Vitae
• Declaration of average grade
• Accreditation of Spanish language proficiency (level B2) for non-native speakers
• Title of Access: In case of having completed previous studies, the title/diploma of degree, license, or equivalent must be attached to the application

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria include:

• Previous degree and academic record
• Research experience
• Professional experience in related fields
• Publications and research grants
• Interviews (if necessary)

The weighting of these criteria is as follows:

Criteria	Weighting
Previous degree and academic record	Up to 4 points
Research experience and professional experience	Up to 2 points
International academic stays and language knowledge	Up to 2 points
Publications and research grants	Up to 2 points

Career Opportunities

The program provides access to the PhD program in Philosophy and Language Sciences. Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Critical and cultural production
• Political communication consulting
• Editorial management

Quality Assurance System

The program has a quality assurance system that includes:

• External monitoring: verification, modification, monitoring, and renewal of accreditation
• Indicators of program monitoring (UAM DATA portal)
• Labor market insertion (Employability Observatory)
• Internal Quality Assurance System
• Quality UAM
• Complaints and suggestions mailbox

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the first enrollment are 2,736 for EU residents and 5,079 for non-EU residents.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is Spanish, and the program is offered in-person.

Number of Places

There are 30 places available in the program.

Duration

The program lasts one year (60 ECTS).

Center

The program is offered by the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters.