Logic (research MSc) – (M.Sc.)

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All students are required to participate in a broad introduction to modern research in logic and neighbouring disciplines in the course ‘Logic, Language and Computation'. Courses in the Logic and Language track focus on formal models for natural language semantics and on computational linguistics.

Depending on their background, students can choose between four tracks:

• Logic and Mathematics
• Logic and Computation
• Logic and Philosophy
• Logic and Language

Students can thus expand on their original field of BSc or BA study while simultaneously working toward common goals and shared interests with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Each student is assigned a member of the academic staff as a mentor. Mentors help students design individual curricula according to their specific strengths, educational needs and interests.

Courses offered in the track Logic and Mathematics focus on the mathematics of modal logic, mathematical analysis of games and set and model theory. The Logic and Computation track focuses on games in computer science, complexity theory and algorithms. Courses in the track Logic and Philosophy focus on the philosophy of language and cognitive science. Courses in the Logic and Language track focus on formal models for natural language semantics.

During the fourth semester of the second year of the programme, each student writes a research-based thesis under the close supervision of an ILLC staff member. Upon successful completion, the thesis will be published in the ILLC Publication series.

Degree requirements

A Master of Science in Logic is awarded upon successful completion of all the core courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis based on an independent research project. This translates into a total of 120 ECTS credits.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

Funding details

Scholarships / Grants:

Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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Evert Willem Beth Foundation:
The Foundationââ¬â¢s aim is to continue and extend the work of the Dutch logician Evert Willem Beth. It encourages philosophical research and the teaching of philosophy by organising symposiums and lectures and providing funding.
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