The 1st cycle in Philosophy seeks a conceptual, logical and argumentative analysis of the contemporary and historic thought productions. Hence the course’s focus in:

• The study of Philosophy History and Contemporary Philosophy and related areas;
• The study of problems and texts which make the contemporary philosophy’s tradition possible;

The course has an interconnected and double goal: informative and of critical reflection.

Thus, the degree in Philosophy trains and deepens logical and argumentative competences, as well as the knowledge about the history of ideas (in a broad spectrum, which includes logical and epistemological, ethical and political, aesthetical and metaphysical aspects).

The capacities of concept analysis and thought methods, which are a characteristic sign of an education in Philosophy, are a particularly useful skill in a great variety of today’s professional occupations, mainly those which demand the search for rigorous, rational and innovative solutions.”
(from the Supplement for the diploma of the 1st cycle in Philosophy).

Employment Prospects

Career possibilities: the graduate in Philosophy is skilled to professionally exercise in the following areas:

• Scientific research, fundamenatl and applied
• Access to further education (Master, Doctorate)
• Access to Master in Philosophy Teaching in Secondary Education
• Editorial activity
• Public relations
• Diplomatic career
• Social communication
• Cultural dynamization
• Public Relations

Information

National acess competition:

• No. of vacancies:56
• National examination: Geography or History or Portuguese (until 2014-2015); Portuguese, or Mathematics (since 2015-2016 competition)
• Oficial information on the graduation: DGES - Filosofia - U.Porto
• Main study areas:Philosophy

Special access modalities (more than 23 yers, transfert from other courses, readmission of former students, etc.)

• contactar os Serviço de Gestão Académica: sga@letras.up.pt

Contacts

Departamento de Filosofia
Email (Bachelor's direction): filo@letras.up.pt
Departement secretariat: 220427646 (ext. 3246) 
Serviço de Gestão Académica: sga@letras.up.pt

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