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Philosophy – (B.A.)
University of Leuven
Faculty of Philosophy| Application Deadline: | June 1; Non EU/EEA: March 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 578 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
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What might you have in common with Herman Van Rompuy, the first and current President of the European Council? A Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven! This programme provides an ideal platform from which to launch a career of the mind. Whether you plan on pursuing further studies in philosophy at Leuven or elsewhere, or hope to embark on an exciting professional career in fields such as law, economics and medicine, a BA in Philosophy from K.U.Leuven will develop and hone your skills of logic, critical thinking and close reading. By structuring and challenging your philosophical perspective, a BA in philosophy will help you to make sense of the world and your unique place in it. Come to Leuven, in the heart of Europe, and get to know yourself!
If you already have a Bachelor’s degree and are looking for an exciting intellectual challenge that will expand your skills and your mind, you will certainly be interested in the Bachelor’s Abridged programme. The Abridged programme will take you through an intensive, specialised philosophy curriculum in just one year.
Contents
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy programme is a three-year programme consisting of 180 credits and divided into 3 stages. The student should earn an average of 60 credits per stage.
The programme is structured around Basic and Historical Philosophy Courses – the “Core Courses” – as well as Seminars and Elective Courses. The Core Courses provide the student with the necessary knowledge of the history of philosophy and treats key philosophical themes and concepts in depth. In the Seminars, the student learns to read and analyse philosophical texts closely, as well as give well-structured presentations. Electives, which also include non-philosophical courses, stimulate the student’s interests and encourage interdisciplinarity. A key part of the programme is the Bachelor’s Paper and the accompanying Seminar during which the student learns to research and write a lengthier piece of philosophical scholarship.
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Abridged programme is a one-year programme composed of 64-65 credits. Its structure follows the same principles as the regular BA programme with a particular emphasis on the Core Courses.
It is also possible to create an individually-tailored programme of study or bridging programme, taking into account your background and extracurricular obligations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Students must have a good knowledge of English (either native or TOEFL standards: minimum 100 on internet-based test, or an IELTS score of 7-7.5 pt. Other English language proficiency certificates or proofs of fluency are also accepted).
Students who have completed some higher education but have not yet acquired a degree may be eligible to apply for admission with advanced placement of either 60 credits or 120 credits.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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