The Master in Philosophy offered in Lugano by the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is a two-year graduate programme designed to provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive education in philosophy. It is one of the most advanced and innovative Master programmes in philosophy worldwide.
The programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on four core areas: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, Philosophy of Physics.
The programme is characterized by its small class sizes and its emphasis on close interaction between students and faculty. Students can work closely with professors of international stature, both in seminars and in one-on-one tutorials.
The Master in Philosophy is strongly research-oriented and students are encouraged to engage with the broader philosophical community by attending conferences and workshops, participating in reading groups and discussion forums, and presenting their own research at conferences and seminars. Students further develop their presentation and discussion skills by submitting regular written work and producing research papers.
Furthermore, the Master in Philosophy offered by USI guarantees a personal tutor, who is usually chosen among the professors of the Master and who provides regular one-on-one tutorials, feedback on written work, and guidance about future academic careers.
Why should you choose this Master in Philosophy? Because we prepare our students for the most demanding PhD programmes in Philosophy. Various strategies and opportunities have been designed for students to be ready for their PhD applications. Thanks to such strategies and the disciplinary focus of the programme, most of the MAP students who applied for a PhD programme received an offer before graduating.
