Postgraduate study in Philosophy
What can you study in Philosophy?
Study opportunities reflect our research expertise, which includes the following:
- Ancient and medieval philosophy
- Continental European philosophy
- Ethics
- Political philosophy
- Philosophy of language
- Logic
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of the arts
- Philosophy of religion
- Epistemology
- Philosophy of science
You can customise a course of study that achieves a balance between breadth and depth suitable to your needs and interests. At masters level you have the opportunity to focus on in-depth research of one specific area.
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy
A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Philosophy. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Logic and Computation, Ethics.
Master of Arts in Philosophy
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Philosophy with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher. There are higher requirements for some research options.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Logic and Computation, Ethics.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA with a major in Philosophy. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Logic and Computation, Ethics.
Structuring your specialisation in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2023 BA(Hons) schedule for Philosophy
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Philosophy:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Philosophy, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.