Modern European Philosophy (MA)

Career prospects

Where do our graduates work?

The one-year master’s programme in Philosophy prepares you for any career in which reasoning skills, high levels of abstraction and critical thinking are valued. Our graduates are currently employed in a wide range of professions in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Successful completion of an MA can also lead to PhD research and a career in academia.

Currently 100% of our students find employment at university-graduate level within one year of completing our one-year MA in Philosophy. We can attribute this both to the high quality of the programme and the talent and ambition of our students.

Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:

• Policy Officer at a ministry
• Copywriter at a media company
• Freelance editor
• PhD candidate at a university abroad
• Editor at a communications consultancy firm
• Consultant at an IT consultancy firm
• Editor at a company specialising in reviewing theses and dissertations
• Coordinator at an international human rights watch organisation

Teacher qualification

Are you interested in pursuing a career in education? Then you may apply for the Dutch-taught teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education after graduating from the master’s programme. To be admitted, you need to have a master’s degree in the relevant discipline. Fluency in Dutch is mandatory and additional entry requirements may apply.

Suzanne Oskam

Graduated in Modern European Philosophy (MA Philosophy) and Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory (MA Media Studies)

"From a young age, I have been captivated by the power of stories as conduits for conveying profound philosophical reflections. Driven by my lifelong aspiration to make a positive impact on the world through storytelling, I pursued two Master’s degrees simultaneously: Philosophy and Media Studies. The combination of these disciplines provided me with a holistic understanding that allows me to approach complex issues with depth and breadth."

Ph.D. Research After my Masters, I chose to pursue a Ph.D. My research focuses on the evolution of literature and reading skills in the age of digital media, blending philosophy with literary theory to examine contemporary cultural dynamics.

Alongside my Ph.D journey, I found a meaningful professional outlet at a company dedicated to supporting cognitively talented youth. This role allows me to leverage my academic and creative skills to contribute to a more equitable future for education.

Memories of Cyclus Finally, as a writer, the critical eye cultivated through my studies has equipped me with the ability to delve into more nuanced and intricate explorations of the human condition. This has proven invaluable to the development of my magnum opus, the cosmic epic Memories of Cyclus.

My academic journey continues to shape my understanding and my capacity to meaningfully contribute.

In which sector do students find jobs?

The graphs below are based on alumni data from the MA in Philosophy (60EC) 2016-2020.

• 31 % Education
• 25 % Government and semi-government
• 13 % Research
• 6 % Non-profit (e.g. at an idealistic organisation)
• 6 % Media and journalism
• 6 % Business services
• 6 % Financial organisations
• 6 % Consultancy
• 1 % Other

Career preaparation

Find out how this programme exactly prepares you for your future career and check our career preparation activities.