Analytic Philosophy University of Barcelona

Overview

The Analytic Philosophy programme from University of Barcelona is open to students who have not gained sufficient familiarity with the assumptions and methods of analytical philosophy during their undergraduate studies. 

It is also open to students who have completed undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than philosophy, who will be asked to complete bridging subjects worth up to 30 credits, selected in agreement with their tutor.

Key facts

• As a discipline, analytical philosophy relies heavily on clarity of argumentation, perspicuity of thought and an imaginative critique of approaches that are further removed from common intuition. 

• In the Anglo-Saxon world, it has proved to be a fundamental tool in training professionals in the most widely-sought cross-disciplinary competences, such as the ability to identify and articulately express the central points of a debate, to apply thought and expression precisely in the analysis of complex problems, and to consider propositions with intellectual curiosity and a critical eye. 

• Students who are not looking to pursue an academic career will find good opportunities to put their knowledge into practice in public administration and the private sector.

Career opportunities

• The course is specifically designed to prepare students for doctoral study and the preparation of a doctoral thesis. As such, the main career opportunities are research and university teaching in fields related to philosophy. 

• Other important areas include fields in which professionals benefit from interdisciplinary training in research on language, such as publishing, information technology, cultural management, journalism and public administration.