Doctoral Programme in Philosophy (4 yrs)
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland
About the programme
The aim of the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy is to familiarize students thoroughly with Philosophy, in particular with the subject of their independent dissertation, which also gives them experience in conducting research in their field.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- Tampere University (University)
- Location
- Tampere
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Philosophy
About Philosophy
The big questions: ethics, knowledge, mind, logic and what makes a good life.
Where it leads
Ethicist · Policy analyst · Lawyer (with further study) · Writer · Academic
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