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
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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.
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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
Master's graduates from Philosophy work in these industries:
The term The arts* covers the following industries: Archive, library and museum sector and Arts, culture and creative industries.
The term Business* covers the following industries: IT, ICT, internet and telecom, Banking, finance and insurance, Consulting and business services and Oil, energy, power and gas.
Start developing your career
You can write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students.
Further studies
Read more about reserarch training at the Faculty of Humanities