Philosophy and Computer Science, Master of Arts/Science (M.A. / M.Sc.)

What academic qualifications do I need for this degree programme?
You need bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credit points; this must include the following academic achievements or equivalent achievements: a) for the "Philosopher's Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the field of philosophy - including one course in theoretical philosophy, one course in practical philosophy and one philosophical methods course (e.g. logic, argumentation theory) - or b) for the "Computer Scientist's Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the field of computer science - including one course in theoretical computer science, one programming course and one application course (e.g. human-machine interaction) - or c) for the "Mixed Track", a total of at least 60 credit points in the fields of philosophy and computer science - including a total of three courses on different topics from the fields of theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy, and philosophical methodology (e.g. logic, argumentation theory), theoretical computer science, programming, and application of computer science (e.g. human-machine interaction) - or d) for the "Development Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the fields of philosophy and computer science - including one course in theoretical philosophy, one course in practical philosophy and one philosophical methods course (e.g. logic, argumentation theory), one course in theoretical computer science, one programming course, and one application course (e.g. human-machine interaction).

What academic qualifications do I need for this degree programme?

You need bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credit points; this must include the following academic achievements or equivalent achievements:

a) for the "Philosopher's Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the field of philosophy - including one course in theoretical philosophy, one course in practical philosophy and one philosophical methods course (e.g. logic, argumentation theory) - or

b) for the "Computer Scientist's Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the field of computer science - including one course in theoretical computer science, one programming course and one application course (e.g. human-machine interaction) - or

c) for the "Mixed Track", a total of at least 60 credit points in the fields of philosophy and computer science - including a total of three courses on different topics from the fields of theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy, and philosophical methodology (e.g. logic, argumentation theory), theoretical computer science, programming, and application of computer science (e.g. human-machine interaction) - or

d) for the "Development Track" a total of at least 60 credit points in the fields of philosophy and computer science - including one course in theoretical philosophy, one course in practical philosophy and one philosophical methods course (e.g. logic, argumentation theory), one course in theoretical computer science, one programming course, and one application course (e.g. human-machine interaction).

When can I submit my online application?
Application period for non EU citizens Winter Semester: 1 March to 15 July Summer Semester: start of studies not possible

When can I submit my online application?

Application period for non EU citizens

Winter Semester: 1 March to 15 July
Summer Semester: start of studies not possible

Which documents do I need to submit during my online application?
Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth Preliminary review documentation Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 July Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth. find out more Curriculum Vitae Please download and fill out this template Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages) find out more Passport please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport. Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent) original language + certified translation in German or English* Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points original language + certified translation in German or English* Written presentation of course-specific competences (letter of motivation) a written justification in English of a maximum of 500 words (approx. 1 DIN A4 page) for your choice of the Master's degree programme in Philosophy & Computer Science, in which you explain which specific skills you consider yourself particularly suitable for the desired degree programme and how and why you wish to expand these skills through the Master's degree programme in Philosophy & Computer Science. *Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

Which documents do I need to submit during my online application?

Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth
Preliminary review documentation
Deadline for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline: 15 July
Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.
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Curriculum Vitae
Please download and fill out this template
Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
find out more
Passport
please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points
original language + certified translation in German or English*
Written presentation of course-specific competences (letter of motivation)
a written justification in English of a maximum of 500 words (approx. 1 DIN A4 page) for your choice of the Master's degree programme in Philosophy & Computer Science, in which you explain which specific skills you consider yourself particularly suitable for the desired degree programme and how and why you wish to expand these skills through the Master's degree programme in Philosophy & Computer Science.

*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:
Degree certificate BACHELOR original language + certified translation in German or English* you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad or voluntary participation in courses that go beyond the compulsory courses (subsequent submission possible until 15 August) Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages) can be obtained during the first year of the programme find out more List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet only required if your studies have not yet been completed (subsequent submission possible until 15 August) Request for disadvantage compensation if you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here. Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements) only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:

Degree certificate BACHELOR
original language + certified translation in German or English*
you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester
Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications
e.g. vocational training, internships, stays abroad or voluntary participation in courses that go beyond the compulsory courses (subsequent submission possible until 15 August)
Language certificate GERMAN level A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)
can be obtained during the first year of the programme
find out more
List of modules for which no evidence of performance exists yet
only required if your studies have not yet been completed (subsequent submission possible until 15 August)
Request for disadvantage compensation
if you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.
Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)
only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin:

Have you already studied a master's programme?Hide

Then please submit your master's transcript, the relevant grading scale and (if applicable) your master's certificate in original language + certified translation in German or English*:

Transcript of Records MASTER (or other degree) including subjects and grades
Grading Scale MASTER or other degree with maximum grade and minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses
If applicable: Degree certificate MASTER

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Depending on the country of your previous educational background, you may need to submit additional documents.

Have you attended a Studienkolleg in Germany?Hide

Then please submit the Studienkolleg certificate (Feststellungsprüfung). We do not consider any interim reports of the Studienkolleg.

Studienkolleg certificate

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Philosophy and Computer Science, Master of Arts/Science (M.A. / M.Sc.)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin:

Then you are ready to start the online application in our application portal CAMPUSonline.