A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university with main field of study in the humanities or social sciences. The transcript should include at least 60 credits in one of the disciplines aesthetics, philosophy, history of art, literature, and musicology. These credits should include at least one course assessed by a written assignment of 2000 words or more in which you engage with theoretical, conceptual, or philosophical questions.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.
What is aesthetic value? What are the relations between art and the mind? What are the foundations of art criticism, or the roles of art in society? How should we aesthetically appreciate nature, or everyday objects, or people? The Department of Philosophy's Master's Programme in Aesthetics provides you with tools for thinking precisely and rigorously about such issues and problems in the domains of art, culture, and society. Aesthetics is a discipline located at the heart of the humanities. By tackling philosophical questions about art, and rigorously examining concepts such as aesthetic experience, culture, beauty, emotion, and creativity, it addresses elements of our common, shared humanity. This international Master's Programme in Aesthetics will offer you valuable insights into such questions, through examination of both historical perspectives and contemporary debates. The programme provides an excellent opportunity to pursue further academic training in philosophical aesthetics. You will be able to deepen your subject knowledge, strengthen your reasoning abilities, and improve in both writing and presentation. During the programme you can expect to: receive an intensive education in philosophical aesthetics take courses given by internationally recognised researchers write