Bachelor of Art - Philosophy

This course offers you both depth and breadth over three years of exciting and challenging study. Our students reach a high level of attainment and are well-prepared for postgraduate study, both in philosophy and many other subjects. This course equips you with skills, including textual analysis, clear written and verbal expression, collaborative problem solving, and critical thinking, that are valuable in a wide range of careers. You will gain a grounding in the fundamentals of philosophy through two mandatory introductory units: one exploring issues in epistemology and metaphysics and the other concerning moral and political philosophy. You will also take units in critical thinking and logic, and units which explore both historical and contemporary debates in value theory, metaphysics and epistemology. You may also take units outside the department in your first year. You will also have a range of optional units to choose from designed to help you develop your own core specialisation, explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, and apply philosophical approaches to contemporary societal issues.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Curriculum Developer, Ethics Instructor, Educational Researcher, Content Writer, Journalist, Editor or Proofreader, Speechwriter, Author (fiction or nonfiction), Scriptwriter, Management Consultant, Corporate Trainer, Human Resources Specialist, Strategic Planner, Brand Ethicist, Business Analyst, Intelligence Analyst, Public Policy Advisor, Ethics Compliance Officer, Social Worker, Human Rights Advocate, Community Organizer, Nonprofit Program Coordinator, Museum Curator, Cultural Affairs Officer, Exhibition Planner, Archivist, Tour Guide, Life Coach, Ethics-Based Therapist.