PHILOSOPHY

The second cycle inter-university degree course in Philosophy was created out of an agreement between the Rectors of the Universities of Parma, Modena – Reggio Emilia and Ferrara, and has its administrative seat at the University of Parma. The joint effort of the three universities has resulted in a better articulated course of study, offering more philosophical subjects, didactic methods and research experiences. Students can therefore profit from a richer programme which could better fit their interests.
Course content: The general aim of the course is to develop an in-depth knowledge of the philosophical tradition and its specific methods, organized in different historical-philosophical, theoretical, analytical, ethical-political and aesthetic branches. Specialized subjects will focus on the improvement of the linguistic and philological skills needed for reading original sources; on analytical and logical-argumentative skills related to the different branches of knowledge; on the necessary historical-critical analytical skills for tackling the fundamental ethical, legal-political, sociological and aesthetic concepts; on the theoretical and methodological skills for understanding the relations between philosophy, human sciences and natural, physical and mathematical sciences.
Course structure: students have access to a wide choice of subjects in each of the three universities. Students can either complete the whole course of studies in a single university or choose a mixed programme, and they can also select subjects taught collaboratively by lecturers from different universities. Students are also offered the opportunity of distance learning attendance.
The course is currently activating teaching activities in blended modality, especially for students working or coming from other cities or regions. Many disciplines of the course offer the opportunity of attending lessons in distance learning, though specific digital platforms; moreover, recorded lectures and materials are always available online.
Career opportunities: graduates can carry out professional activities in all areas requiring analytical and communicational skills, combined with critical and independent thinking. Graduates in Philosophy can be employed in the publishing sector, in institutions responsible for the promotion of cultural activities and public relations or in consulting agencies; they can also obtain professional roles for staff and human resources management, or for design and management of professional training within public organizations or private companies.
Graduates in Philosophy can opt for careers in school teaching with reference to subject groups A037 -Philosophy and History and A036 - Philosophy, Psychology and Educational science, after obtaining the teaching license qualification.
Graduates can also gain access, through public admission tests, to PhDs, second-level Master Programmes and Postgraduate Schools if they wish to pursue their studies.
Pre-requisites: a first-cycle degree or a valid certificate obtained abroad and recognised as an equivalent qualification by current legislation.
Admission: students need to: 1) have acquired at least 36 university credits in subject groups regarding Philosophy (M-FIL) and History (M-STO; L-ANT/02; L-ANT/03), of which at least 24 credits must come from the following subject groups: M-FIL 01-08; M-STO/01; M-STO/02; M-STO/04;M-STO/05; 2) have undergone an interview to verify possession of the required basic knowledge and qualifications.