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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Graduate Diploma of Philosophy

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Philosophy at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a one-year program offering eight postgraduate courses in philosophy, including Natural Law, Metaphysics, and Epistemology. It aims to develop critical and creative thinking skills at an advanced level.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 4 semesters full-time
Course Code
4146, 089564F
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul

About this course

Overview

Do you have a bachelor's degree in another subject area but want to explore some of the big questions? If you wish to study philosophy due to personal interest or professional ambition, you will find this one-year Graduate Diploma of Philosophy at The University of Notre Dame Australia immensely rewarding. The program consists of eight postgraduate courses, where you can choose from subjects including Natural Law, Metaphysics, Moral Philosophy and Epistemology. In addition to a grounding in Western philosophical thought, you will develop the capacity to think critically and creatively at an advanced level - these are skills in great demand in the workplace. Start your learning journey today.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined on our admission requirements page. All applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements, including those relating to age and English Language Proficiency.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Philosophy:

  1. Articulate an advanced body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of philosophy as a basis for independent lifelong learning
  2. Critically analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge
  3. Demonstrate advanced technical skills to a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in philosophy
  4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
  5. Communicate and present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of philosophical knowledge and concepts; and
  6. Apply philosophical reflection, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed theoretical and practical judgement, and ethical responsibility.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

A Graduate Diploma of Philosophy will open up careers in teaching, working in journalism, politics, medicine or private enterprise.

Course structure

Program summary

Eight Philosophy Electives (to be chosen from)

  • Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Epistemology: Ways of Knowing
  • History of Philosophy - Ancient
  • History of Philosophy - Medieval
  • History of Philosophy - Modern
  • History of Philosophy - Contemporary
  • Logical and Critical Thinking
  • Metaphysics - Theories of Being and Existence
  • Moral Philosophy/Ethics
  • Natural Law
  • Philosophy of the Human Person
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Philosophy of Love and Friendship
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Political Philosophy

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

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