Career prospects Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges
With a Master’s track in Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges you can contribute to examining, critically analyzing and solving complex societal issues. You not only take the theoretical side into account, but also have an eye for the ethical side.
Knowledge and skills
With a specialization in Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges you will have the knowledge and skills to analyze societal issues that are theoretically, politically and ethically complex. You will be able to critically evaluate prevailing ideas on these issues and contribute to a deeper understanding and integrated solutions.
Your knowledge and skills are valuable for careers in - for example - research, education, journalism, consultancy and the public sector. Career opportunities will partly depend on your previous education.
Examples of positions held by graduates of the Master's in Philosophy:
- PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh
- Management Trainee Sustainability at ProRail
- Junior Policy officer at UMC Utrecht
- Policy officer Youth at Municipality of Eindhoven
- Manager Digital Inclusion & Citizenship
- Board Supporter Social at Municipality of Beekdaelen
- Teacher-researcher at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Journalism
- Researcher at Tranzo | scientific center for care and wellbeing of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences of Tilburg University
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Brenda Breukers
Jr. Policy officer | UMC Utrecht."Critical and conceptual thinking and argumentative writing are skills that I use daily in my current job as a policy officer."
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Laura Vromans
Researcher, Tranzo | Tilburg University"It is important to look at a topic from different perspectives. I apply this core skill in my work as a researcher because you have to be able to look at data with an open mind."
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Thijs van den Houdt
Teacher-researcher Journalism Studies"Logic, argumentation and debate are important skills you learn. The fact that you build a complex understanding of the most important things that are happening in the world, is good preparation for most professions."
Alumni facts
- Average number of months between graduation and first job: 4,6
- 86% would choose this program at Tilburg University again
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2021 | n = 7 (Master Philosophy, all tracks)
Become a teacher
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with others? If you have a good command of Dutch and meet the additional admission requirements, you have the possibility to follow a one-year post-master after finishing your Master’s program to become a secondary school teacher in Philosophy.
After your Master's
Your transition to the labor market
We help you prepare for your transition to the labor market by offering a number of career services:
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Coaching, support and training courses offered by our Student Career Services to improve your employability and communication skills.
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Dedicated Career Services Officers who can give you individual career guidance or help you to find interesting and relevant internships.
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Familiarize yourself with the labor market and meet potential employers by participating in several career events, which are organized every year in collaboration with the study associations.
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To those who wish to discover and develop their entrepreneurial talent, we offer education and support services.
Working in the Netherlands after graduation
After obtaining a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, non-EEA students can apply for a residence permit under the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’ scheme. This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find employment.
Interested in the Philosophy of Contemporary Challenges track?
Check your eligibility and the deadlines for application