Philosophy transcends national boundaries: it is a discipline that is global and international. That’s why this Bachelor's programme Philosophy offers courses in English. Students can choose between two specializations: one is entirely in English – both international and Dutch students will find a marvellous opportunity to develop their skills in today’s lingua franca – and the other is bilingual: they will learn how to read, comment on, analyse and compose philosophical texts in both Dutch and English.
The programme consists of introductory philosophy courses, courses in philosophy of law and a student’s own selection of courses in law. Already acquired knowledge of law is deepened through study of philosophical theories and concepts. Masters in Philosophy in Law and Governance acquire a theoretical understanding of law, as well as a practical view of philosophy.
The three year Philosophy, Politics and Economics Bachelor’s degree programme prepares students for future leadership positions in business, politics, academia, and beyond. Addressing today’s complex social problems requires the ability to examine issues from several angles, combining broad social and historical knowledge with the powerful tools like statistics, decision theory, and critical thinking.
This VU bachelor Psychology is a three-year program. The teaching includes lectures and tutorials. By means of the lectures, students will gain knowledge and insights from the literature. In the supervised workgroups you will extend your knowledge by assignments and discussions with fellow students. The study will require about 40 hours a week, and will include about 12 teaching hours a week at VU Amsterdam.
During the two-year programme of challenging classes, students will be a member of the larger community of students pursuing a Research Master’s degree; they will participate in faculty research projects, or explore new approaches to specialization by studying abroad. Furthermore, students will be part of a community of researchers in a graduate seminar focusing on methods and theory.