Research in Rhetoric, Argumentation and Philosophy: University of Amsterdam

Course Description

The Research Master's programme in Rhetoric, Argumentation Theory and Philosophy (RAP) provides a solid theoretical and methodological foundation for understanding the diverse ways in which ordinary language is used in various types of discourse and texts as a means of convincing others of a given viewpoint or idea.

Career prospects

The Research Master's programme in Rhetoric, Argumentation Theory and Philosophy (RAP) provides students with the insights, knowledge and skills necessary for any career in academia or the public service that involves analytical abilities, critical thinking skills and rhetorical insights.

First and foremost, the programme provides a solid foundation for PhD research in argumentation, rhetoric, discourse analysis, philosophy of language and cultural analysis. It also provides a solid basis for a career in professions in which the critical analysis, sound evaluation and sophisticated production of argumentative discourse play an important part.

Admission requirments

Specific entry requirements

Applicants for the Master's programme should have at least a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a relevant field, including (speech) communication, philosophy, rhetoric and language and communication. The level of the Bachelor's degree must be comparable to that of a Dutch Bachelor's degree.

General entry requirements

Applicants must also fulfil the general entry requirements of the Graduate School for Humanities regarding academic background, grade average and English language proficiency. For more information, please see this link.