Shape Your Own Future, Starting in Siegen
Philosophical questions are often directly related to how people see themselves in their environment. For this reason, your studies will encourage you to build strong critical and analytical skills.
The bachelor's program gives you a solid foundation for studying philosophy in greater depth. You will gain broad knowledge of the history of philosophy, its core areas, and its major periods. Alongside this foundation, you can pursue your own areas of specialization.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester -
Standard Period of Study
6 semesters (full-time)
12 semesters (part-time) -
Separate Admission Required?
No -
Language of instruction
German
Career Prospects
Your bachelor's program sharpens your analytical and critical thinking. You learn to frame problems and take a clear position on issues, which prepares you for careers that call for strong communication, argumentation, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Graduates work in media and communication, management, education, cultural work, and consulting.
Student Voices: Insights into the Philosophy Program
I am on a journey of discovery
I have always enjoyed thinking about life, ethical and moral dilemmas, and possible answers to age-old questions. Being able to deal with specific positions, people, and the history of the oldest science really excites me. My impression of this degree course so far is really positive, I like the historical component and the way of questioning and learning how to recognize inconclusive arguments, how to argue correctly, and how to understand what theories, even if they sound right at first, are actually implying. Philosophy is highly relevant in our society, especially in times of crisis, and it is worthwhile to deal with fundamental questions. I am now in my third semester and still on a journey of discovery, and I have a good feeling that this will not stop.
If you do not hold a general university entrance qualification such as the German Abitur, but do possess an entrance qualification for technology colleges such as the Fachhochschule, or are already working professionally, then please review here.
Why Choose Philosophy at the University of Siegen?
- Small seminars and close contact with faculty
- Personal attention and a supportive learning environment in a small program
- Chances to join research early, such as attending department colloquia
- Summer schools and access to the Department of Philosophy's international network
- Faculty with fascinating areas of specialization*
*If you are interested in one of the following areas, you should study Philosophy in Siegen: Philosophy of time, analytical ontology/metaphysics (time, substance); philosophy of physics (space-time, quantum theory); theoretical philosophy of Kant; philosophy of psychoanalysis (Freud); philosophy of economics (money); practical philosophy of Kant, especially commentary interpretation of Kant's works; historiography of philosophy in the 19th century; philosophy of the early modern period, such as Cusanus; (intercultural) didactics of philosophy, philosophizing with children.
