Study Philosophy (Bachelor) ✔ TU Dresden

Discontinued degree program

As of the 2023/24 winter semester, registration for the 1st semester of the Philosophy degree program will no longer be possible. Instead, the subject Philosophy will be offered as part of the new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor’s degree program as a 1st or 2nd major subject.

Important information

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Courses

After successful enrolment in this study programme, each student has to choose either a large subsidiary subject range with 70 credits (ECTS) or two small ranges of 35 credits (ECTS) each.

Supplementary Field (70 credit points)

Catholic Theology
Classical Philology
English and American Studies
German Studies
History
Protestant Theology
Romance Studies
Slavonic Studies

Supplementary Field (35 credit points)

Catholic Theology
History
Humanities
Political Science
Sociology

General information about the degree program

The department of philosophy at the TU Dresden offers studies in a broad range of the field, both historically and systematically: In addition to the important standard sub-fields of theoretical and practical philosophy, the university also offers a deepened education in logic and aesthetics. The specialisation in philosophy of technology (Centre for Interdisciplinary Technology Research) is particularly noteworthy.

During the first and second year of the programme, students become acquainted with the basic methods of philosophical reflexion and argumentation (philosophical propaedeutics, history of philosophy, basics of theoretical philosophy, basics of practical philosophy, basics of philosophy of technology, culture and religion). They learn how to identify, understand, and explain central discourses of philosophical research. Furthermore, they acquire the ability to pursue rational discourses, justify decisions, understand difficult texts and develop arguments and write texts according to the standards of the discipline. The third year offers the students the chance to deepen their knowledge according to their individual specialisations. The studies in the core area are complemented with courses in one or two supplementary areas and in general aptitudes.

Study contents

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Postgraduate studies

Master’s programmes in the same fieldMaster’s programmes in similar fields

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.