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Philosophy of economics is a broad field that encompasses questions about economic methodology, rational decision making, political philosophy and applied ethics. Philosophers of economics identify and critically evaluate the implicit assumptions that economists make when doing economics. These can be theoretical, methodological or ethical assumptions.
Key Facts & Figures
- Type
- Research Master
- Degree
- MA
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Instruction language
- English
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study points (EC)
- 120
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
- Start date
- September
- Application Deadline (EEA)
- 30 June
The study programme in a nutshell
The Research Master is a two-year full-time programme in the philosophy of economics. The first of its kind, the programme remains one of the few programmes in the world that focuses especially on philosophy of economics, and that offers a comprehensive overview of the field. The Keuzegids rated this programme as one of the best research master programmes in philosophy and among the Top-22 of all master programmes in the Netherlands.
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Is this the right programme for you?
Study in an intensive two-year full time programme. Prepare for PhD studies at the Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE) and top-quality programmes elsewhere.
Career opportunities after graduation
When graduating from the Research Master you will be well-prepared for a subsequent PhD in philosophy and economics, as well as advisory positions in the private and public sector. Many of the students that have come through our Research Master are now academics who lead the field, after securing places on the most prestigious PhD programmes in the Netherlands (e.g. Erasmus University), the United Kingdom (e.g. Cambridge), and North America (e.g. Toronto). Other students go on to excel in the private or public sector (e.g. the European Central Bank).
