Master of Arts [M.A] [Humanities - Aesthetics] From Uppsala University

The Master Programme in the Humanities - Aesthetics offered by the internationally recognised Philosophy Department at Uppsala University is a two year course leading to a Master of Arts (120 credits) degree in Aesthetics. The Master Programme is also available as a one year, 60 credit degree, although it is expected that the majority of students will choose the full two year version.?

Uppsala University?s International Master?s is unique and provides an exciting set of opportunities for undergraduates who wish to further deepen their academic training. The first year of study is built around compulsory components (including a research seminar). Students concurrently take elective courses, some of which are intensive master classes offered by renowned international visiting scholars. There are opportunities to take such courses not only at Uppsala but also at other Swedish universities. Students will develop an individual study plan with the convener of the Master?s programme and will be assigned a supervisor in preparation for writing a thesis during the second year of the course.The second year of the course comprises a special semester long course for Master?s students developing their research. Students will continue to take elective courses and begin work on their thesis. The second semester is dedicated to thesis writing and culminates in the thesis defense.

The structure of this course mirrors closely that of a Swedish doctoral degree and will provide excellent preparation for students thinking of continuing their studies at the doctoral level in Sweden or elsewhere, in addition to those who plan to terminate their studies at the Master?s level. The department is able to offer specialised supervision in a wide a range of subject areas within Aesthetics and Philosophy. In addition to Aesthetics, the Philosophy Department also has significant strengths in Practical Philosophy (including Applied Ethics and the Philosophy of Law), Theoretical Philosophy (including the Philosophy of Language and Philosophy of Science), the History of Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Anthropology.

Career

This Master Programme in the Humanities, specialising in Aesthetics provides students with a deep and diverse set of skills applicable across a variety of career paths. The supervised writing of a Master?s thesis and the written course work will develop your analytical writing skills. The rigorous reasoning and writing skills are an asset in diverse careers including in the administration of cultural and arts organisations, journalism, teaching, policy analysis, and more. The training is also highly suitable for students who wish to continue their studies at the doctoral level, either in Sweden or elsewhere.