The application for admission to the Master's program is done electronically through our on-line admissions application. Before starting the admission process it is advisable to consult the following information and follow the instructions described in Admission step by step:
Specific Admission Requirements
The main goal of the Master's Program in Philosophical Critique and Argumentation is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain advanced training in the field of Philosophy, equipping them with the necessary tools to become competent professionals and researchers in issues related to theoretical reflection, both historically and in contemporary contexts. The program offers students the chance to expand their academic training and facilitates learning various critical-argumentative models from the philosophical tradition.
A distinctive feature of the Master's in Philosophical Critique and Argumentation is its interdisciplinary nature. It stands out as a project based on new formative, research, and cooperative principles. One of its objectives is to train professionals capable of successfully participating in debates on issues of theoretical and practical relevance and resolving conflicts in various institutions, whether public or private, including editorial houses, foundations, cultural management agencies, etc. To achieve this, the program incorporates a professional profile by including a practicum in institutions and companies. Another goal of the Master's is to prepare students for pursuing a Ph.D. in Philosophy.
Direct access to the program is open to students and professionals holding a Bachelor's or undergraduate degree in Philosophy. Individuals with degrees in Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Law, Sociology, and Political Science are also eligible to apply. For those with other university degrees, the Coordinating Committee of the Master's program will propose resolutions for their applications.
Documentation to be attached to the application
Mandatory documents:
- DNI / Passport
- Academic transcript of grades of undergraduate studies (1)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of the average grade (2) [Required for students who have not done their access studies at the UAM].
- Proof of Spanish language proficiency at B2 level [Compulsory only for non-Spanish speaking students].
- Access Degree: If you have completed your studies at the time of applying for the master's degree, you must attach the degree certificate/diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent (or proof of having applied for the degree) in the application.
(1) The academic transcript must be translated if it is not in the Spanish language. It will not be necessary to translate documents if they are in English, French, Italian or Portuguese.
In the case of having taken Master’s/Doctoral studies, we recommend including them as additional documents to your application.
(2) If you have studied in Spain, you should attach a Certificate showing the average grade (on a scale of 0 to 10). If you have already studied at UAM, you will not need to submit this certificate.
If you have studied outside of Spain, you will need to submit the average grade equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (see section “related links”).
Admission Criteria
The criteria to be considered for admission are as follows:
- Previous degree obtained, with priority given to those holding a bachelor's or undergraduate degree in Philosophy.
- Academic record.
- Academic stays abroad and language proficiency.
- Research experience.
- Professional experience in any of the professional fields targeted by the theoretical and practical teachings of the master's program.
- Publications, obtaining research grants, or scholarships.
- If applicable, a personal interview.
For students whose native language is not Spanish, the coordination will request language certificates and/or may conduct personal interviews to assess the candidate's language proficiency.
The percentage distribution of the criteria will be as follows:
| ADMISSION CRITERIA |
WEIGHTING |
| Previous degree and academic transcript |
Up to 4 points |
| Research and professional experience |
Up to 2 points |
| Academic stays abroad and language proficiency |
Up to 2 points |
| Publications and obtaining research grants or scholarships |
Up to 2 points |
Other requirements for students with non-EU qualifications
When you have been notified about your acceptance on the Master's Degree, and your acceptance is based on a university qualification issued by a higher education institution not belonging to the EHEA, you will need to legalize the qualification via diplomatic channels in order to formalize registration, or by means of a “Hague Convention Apostille”.
You can check these procedures in the pages on Legalization of foreign qualifications and Declaration of average grade.
If necessary, you may need to include an official translation into the Spanish language of this document.
