University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in German and Philosophy
The Master of Arts in German and Philosophy in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 5 YEARS.
Master of Arts in German and Philosophy offered by the University of Aberdeen
German at Aberdeen is rated 'Excellent' in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment. You can study this subject with Philosophy.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.
What You'll Study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Experience, Knowledge and Reality (PH1023)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Beginner - for absolute beginners and those who have studied German for up to 3 yearsGerman for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)Background to German Beginners 1 (GM1049) AND/OR Background to German Beginners 2 (GM1549)Advanced - for post-Higher candidates and those who have studied German for more than 4 yearsGerman Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052) AND/OR Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)Both options will also select two of the following courses:How Should One Live? (PH1522)Controversial Questions (PH1027)Logic and Argument (PH1518)Plus further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit points.Background to German for Beginners 1 (GM1049)Background to German for Beginners 2 (GM1549)German for Beginners 1 (GM1054)German for Beginners 2 (GM1554)German Language 1 (GM1050)German Language 2 (GM1550)Modern German Culture 1 (GM1052)Modern German Culture 2 (GM1556)How Should One Live? (PH1522)Controversial Questions (PH1027)Logic and Argument (PH1518)Year 2Compulsory CoursesModern German Culture 3 (GM2043)Modern German Culture 4 (GM2543)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnerGerman Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)AdvancedGerman Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)Plus further courses of choice to make up 120 credit points, of which 45 credits must be from level 2 Philosophy coursesGerman Language (Advanced Introductory) 1 (GM2040)German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2 (GM2540)German Language 3 (GM2042)German Language 4 (GM2542)Year 3
Compulsory CoursesAcademic year spent in a German-speaking country.Year 4
Compulsory CoursesGerman Junior Honours Language Study (GM3069)
Optional CoursesSelect a further 45 credits of German courses at level 3, plus select 60 credits of level 3 Philosophy courses.Year 5
Compulsory CoursesGerman Language Study for Senior Honours (GM4099)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in German Studies (GM4052)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.Dissertation in German (GM4052)Dissertation (PH402D)