Philosophy – Sustainability – Criticismfull time

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Kassel
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Ethics
  • Philosophy

Focus

Natural Philosophy, Theory of Society, Environmental Ethics, Sustainability Studies, Epistemology

Annotation

This degree course combines classical and modern approaches to philosophy with current issues of sustainability. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of disciplines of practical and theoretical philosophy such as environmental ethics, social theory and natural philosophy. With elective modules in areas such as Language Philosophy and Aesthetics or in-depth knowledge of Philosophy of Science or Epistemology, you can set your own priorities. The University of Kassel offers you a unique combination of philosophy and sustainability research. Small learning groups and individual support promote intensive exchange. In addition, the degree course enables you to develop interdisciplinary perspectives and apply them in independent projects.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English

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