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Career opportunities

Candidates with a master's degree in philosophy work in many different industries, and with assignments that require both the ability to familiarize themselves with complex issues and good skills in written and oral presentation. 

Jobs

The main work tasks related to jobs for graduates with a master's degree in Philosophy are:

  • Administration
  • Teaching, training and education
  • Administrative procedure
  • Journalism and editorial work

The top three business sectors for master's candidates from the Faculty of Humanities:

  • Education and the school system
  • Media, communication, publishing and PR
  • Public services and public administration

Former students at work

  • Hospital humanist

    Emil uses his philosophy education to meet people in crisis – to guide, converse, teach and look for answers when life does not go according to plan.

  • Web editor

    The subject-specific and substantial elements of the philosophy programme have a significant bearing on how I understand my role as a facilitator of communication, says Hans.

Most relevant industries