Philosophy of Science and Technology

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

4

Language

Deutsch

Location

Weihenstephan, München, Garching

Description of course of studies

The research topics and technologies that will be relevant in the future will transcend classical disciplines and faculties (“cross-over”). Thus, interdisciplinary skills are necessary in order to recognize new trends in research and development early on as well as to evaluate objectives. On the one hand, an understanding of science and technology should be communicated to society, on the other hand, researchers should become acquainted with social and cultural contexts. Also, interdisciplinary cooperations require thinking and acting beyond specialist knowledge and skills.

Since antiquity, philosophy has been regarded as the origin of all science. To this day, philosophy looks into the principles of our knowledge, its transdisciplinary connections, its socio-cultural conditions and ethical consequences. In the context of science and technology, philosophy can foster interdisciplinary skills, e.g. the communication of complex issues or the critical assessment of differing viewpoints.

The interdisciplinary master’s program Philosophy of Science and Technology complements the educational focus of TU München on natural and engineering sciences with a philosophical reflection of the foundations and of the ethical-societal implications of science and technology. Graduates qualify for working in the areas education, science politics, science management, publishing, media and consulting.

Curriculum (link)

http://www.cvl-a.de/master

Guide to study (Link)

http://www.cvl-a.de/master

Course of studies

Wissenschafts- und Technikphilosophie

Internship

Internship

During a six-week internship in the areas of science management, public relations or science communication (e. g. in a research institute, an editorial office or in scientic publishing) you will acquire valuable practical experience as well as important contacts for your network.

Application and admission

Application

Online-application:http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/index_html

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

Winter semester

Application Period

Winter semester: 01.03 - 31.05
Summer semester: 01.11- 31.12 (for higher semester only)

Admission notification

Online after verification of application documents

Application documents

→ Curriculum vitae (CV) in tabular form
→ Letter of motivation
→ Transcript of Records (140 Credits)
Application for summer semester: recognition of academic credits by TUM School of Education (at least 20 credits, which allow for a classification in a higher semester).
Attention! You´ll get a check list of all required papers after filling the online-application

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/onlinebewerbung/wissenswertes

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Examination information

Examination and academic issues will be handled by the secretary of examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://www.cvl-a.de/master

Department website

http://www.edu.tum.de

Women's representatives (link)

http://www.genderzentrum.tum.de/en/wir-ueber-uns/contacts-in-faculties/