Philosophy of the Arts (MA)

Pre-master’s programme

The pre-master's is a bridging programme for students who have applied for the MA Philosophy but who, according to the Board of Admissions, still have deficiencies in their educational background. Once you have completed the pre-master’s programme, you will be admitted to the relevant specialization of the Master’s programme.

Diploma requirements

with a bachelor’s degree from a research university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree, in a subject belonging to the relevant disciplines, who do not fulfil the entry requirements regarding the knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of philosophy.
HBO students from liberal arts, conservatories, and performing arts schools or equivalent will be admissible to the Philosophy of the Arts specialisation only following a pre-masters of 60 EC. It will include the 40 EC from Package A and one additional BA3 course relevant to Continental Philosophy, as well as two electives of 5 EC each at the 100- or 200-level.

English language requirements

The English language requirements for a pre-master's programme are identical to the language requirements for the master's programme for which admission has been requested. These requirements must be met before the start of the pre-master.

Application procedure pre-master programme

In order to apply for the pre-master programme, you must first apply for the master’s programme.

After submitting your application for the master programme in Studielink, the Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be directly admitted to the master’s programme, whether you will first need to complete a pre-master’s programme, or if you’re not eligible for either programme because the deficiencies are too extensive.

Students who have been offered a pre-master programme, will find the procedure for the registration into the pre-master programme stated on their admission statement.

Start date

This pre-master offers 2 intakes: September and February.

More information

For more information on the content of the pre-master programme, see the Prospectus. Search for “Philosophy pre-master”. The programme prospectus of the pre-master has a yearly update for the upcoming academic year in June.

The pre-master is taught in English. It is possible to pursue courses in Dutch as well.