FILOSOFIA E FORME DEL SAPERE Degree Programme Profile
Basic Information
Qualification awarded
Master Degree in FILOSOFIA E FORME DEL SAPERE
Qualification Type/Level
EHEA Second cycle, EQF level 7
Number of Years/credits
2 years; 120 ECTS
Mode of Study
Full-Time/Part-Time*
*All Degree Programmes are planned and organised for full-time students. It is possible, however (without special arrangements), to proceed through the course of study at one's own pace. This makes it possible, if necessary, to accommodate employment or other non-university activities or obligations.
Name of the Course Director and other contact information
President of the Degree Course Council:
Prof. ALESSANDRA FUSSI
Email alessandra.fussi@unipi.it
Department of DIPARTIMENTO DI CIVILTA' E FORME DEL SAPERE
Internationalization Coordinator (CAI):
Prof. Arturo Marzano
Email arturo.marzano@unipi.it
Language of Teaching
Italian
Admission Requirements
Formal Requirements
Italian First cycle qualification (Laurea) or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area, with possible extra work if required competences are lacking.
Possible assessment prior knowledge and competences
Obligatory entrance exam for orientation purposes (non-selective).
Required knowledge and competences support programmes
Students whose curricula show lacuna may need to take extra first cycle course units before admission.
General Information
Programme Profile
The M.A. Degree Programme in Philosophy is aimed at preparing students for the practice of philosophical research thanks to the acquisition of a solid competence in the history of philosophy and of methodologies of the treatment and interpretation of primary and secondary sources. The learning experience is organised through cycles of lectures and seminars. Alongside these activities, the students are able to attend conferences, workshops and meetings in order to familiarize themselves with current scientific debates at national and international level.
The preparation of a final thesis, expressed in a clear and rigorous language and the construction of a suitable argumentative strategy, is one of the main aims of the programme.
Key Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Degree Programme in Philosophy will have to show full command of the following points:
- Critical understanding of texts and topics
- Competent and intelligent use of primary sources
- Ability to identify the relevant scientific literature, bibliography and sources to address assigned issues and research topics
- Ability to communicate research results in various ways according to the target audience
- Solid knowledge of the general lines of the history of philosophy
- Specialization in one or more period or topic in philosophy
- Ability to communicate In at least one language of the EU in addition to Italian
Occupational Profile/s of Graduates
While philosophy does not in and of itself grant occupational venues, it does make possible a well-rounded education allowing students to excel at various activities such as
- teaching at middle and high school as well as academic levels
- archival and library work
- journalism
- public administration and management
- political work
Access to further study
The Laurea Magistrale degree in PHILOSOPHY AND FORMS OF KNOWLEDGE allows the graduate to compete for entry into a Third Cycle programme/doctoral school.
Assessment methods, examination regulations, and grading
Assessment is normally by means of an oral or written examination; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other elements (participation in discussion, written or oral reports, commentary of texts etc. ) are foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles.
The grading system for the course units consists of 30 possible points, plus 'lode' (cum laude) in case of excellence. Marks are given by the lecturer based on the performance as ascertained in a public examination by a board of at least two teachers. The main exam sessions are held in June/July; September; and January; students may resit exams**.
Actual grading curves differ in different degree programmes. The University of Pisa provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution, of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme, in order to facilitate the comparison with other grading systems. ---> Link to ECTS Grading Table
An overall mark is given on the occasion of the 'Final Exam', when a written research text is presented and discussed. The final overall mark is calculated based on the results of the marks obtained in the single course units and the final exam, and is based on 110 possible points, with the possible further mention of honours ("lode" or cum laude).
**The exam sessions are organised into sessions (the dates vary according to the Department and are published in the Department's academic calendar). In each session there are a certain number of 'appelli' [calls], or dates on which the examination for each course unit may be taken. The 'appelli' are fixed by the teacher. The students choose which of the appelli they wish to respond to. In most cases, it is obligatory to sign up before the specified date.
Requirements (regulations) to obtain the qualification
Besides requirements and electives, the student aiming to graduate in Philisophy must prepare a final dissertation showing a high degree of competence at the linguistic, interpretative and research level, the intelligent use of relevant literature, and th