History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic)

Programme overview

This two-year (four-semester) Master’s programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding science: its historical development, theoretical foundations, socio-cultural role and the logical/formal methods that underpin scientific reasoning. Alongside traditional history and philosophy of science topics, the curriculum gives explicit attention to logic and formal methods, so students learn to reflect on science both conceptually and methodologically.

The programme is deliberately integrative, bringing together humanistic, social-scientific and technical perspectives. Led by the Institute for Philosophy, teaching and supervision involve faculty from a wide range of departments, creating a very broad selection of courses each semester. Graduates are prepared to act as “bridge builders” between humanities and the natural or computer sciences, equipped to analyse complex issues in knowledge-based societies with normative sensitivity and analytical rigor.

Key facts and entry profile

• Degree awarded: Master of Arts (MA)
• Standard duration: 4 semesters (two years)
• Language of instruction: English
• Intended applicants: holders of a Bachelor’s degree from STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) or from the humanities
• Coordinating unit: Institute for Philosophy
• Contributing disciplines: History, German Studies, General and Comparative Literature, Media Studies, Educational Science, Social Sciences, Law, Computer Science, Medicine
• Curriculum size: unusually wide choice—around 60–70 courses available each semester
• Programme focus: theoretical, historical and socio-cultural reflection on science; logical-rational foundations and formal methods; integrative training across disciplines to address contemporary knowledge-society challenges.

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Graduates are prepared for roles that require interdisciplinary analytical and normative reflection on science and technology. Typical career paths include positions in research support and administration, science communication, museums and cultural institutions, policy and ministries, publishing and editorial offices, and science-related service organisations where the ability to mediate between humanities and STEM perspectives is valued. Additionally, the programme's emphasis on logic and formal methods can support further academic research (PhD) or specialised professional roles involving conceptual analysis, technology assessment, ethics of science and technology, and advisory positions in public and private sectors that require critical evaluation of scientific knowledge and methods.