Bachelor's Programme Philosophy
Curriculum (2009W)
Bachelor of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Level of Qualification
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0223 Philosophy and Ethics
Study code
UC 033 541
Supplemental Examination
Latin
Supplemental examination in Latin is required before completion of the bachelor's degree programme if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school.
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor Philosophy gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor Philosophy, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2009W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme Philosophy.
Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 25 2021, Issue 71. No. 796 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2 2016, Issue 24, No. 372 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 21 2015, Issue 2, No. 43 (equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 18 2015, Issue 68, No. 496 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 13 2014, Issue 27, No. 493 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8 2011, Issue 26, No. 448 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 8 2009, Issue 53, No. 231
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- SL Introduction to Philosophy (compulsory module 1 lit. a, 2 hrs., 2 ECTS- Credits),
- VO Philosophical Logic and Argumentation (compulsory module 1 lit. b, 2 hrs., 5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Theses.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subjects.
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
- SL Introduction to Philosophy (PM 1 lit. a/2 hours/5 ECTS-Credits)
- VO Philosophical Logic and Argumentation (PM 1 lit. b/2 hours/5 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Introduction and Orientation Phase for Students (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Philosophy
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Epistemology I or Metaphysics and Ontology I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Ethics I or social Philosophy and Political Philosophy I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: History of Philosophy (a) or (c)
5.0 ECTS-Credits: History of Philosophy (b) or (d)
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: History of Philosophy (c) or (a)
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Metaphysics and Ontology I or Epistemology I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: social Philosophy and Political Philosophy I or Ethics I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
5.0 ECTS-Credits: History of Philosophy (d) or (b)
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor's Thesis
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 51.9 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 29.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 13.3 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 5 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examinationn Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Oberprantacher, MA
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Brigitte Truschnegg