History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic) Ruhr University Bochum
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Bochum
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- History of Science
- Logics
- Philosophy
Focus
Epistemology, Formal logic, History of Logic, (Social) Epistemology, Theory of Argumentation, History of Science
Target group
Bachelor graduates of both the humanities and social sciences as well as the MINT subjects (Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology)
Annotation
For this course in particular there are Erasmus partnerships with Vienna, Utrecht, Mexico City, others are being planned.
Admission modus
Selection procedure / qualifying examination
Admission requirements
Examination of special suitability: Essay and interview;
Further admission requirements:
Fundamentals in the Theory of Science/History as well as Fundamentals in Logic, each comprising at least 6 CP;
For a degree with a focus on mathematics, natural sciences or engineering, an additional 30 CP or more in humanities and social sciences;
Lecture period
Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
The social security contribution for the 2026 summer semester is EUR 362.40.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English