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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Liberal Arts

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Liberal Arts degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a comprehensive exploration of philosophy and theology within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing spiritual and ethical development. It is designed for completion in 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 4 semesters full-time, 1.5 - 4 semesters part-time
Course Code
5145
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Are you looking for opportunities for spiritual and ethical development or want to learn more about philosophy or theology within the context of the Catholic faith and values? The Master of Liberal Arts degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia provides a stimulating exploration of the values and beliefs that underpin the University's Core Curriculum. This degree can be completed in 1 year full-time or the equivalent part-time and provides scope for spiritual and intellectual growth. Contact us to find out more. Start your spiritual journey today.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admission and Credit.

Applicants must possess a Graduate Certificate or higher in one of the following disciplines:

  • Theology
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Education
  • A cognate discipline

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Liberal Arts graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an advanced body of knowledge of philosophical or theological concepts, arguments, and principles in specific areas of philosophy and/or theology
  2. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of principles and methods applicable to research in philosophy and/or theology
  3. Demonstrate skills that show mastery of theoretical knowledge and critical reflection on theory and scholarship
  4. Demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret philosophical and/or theological propositions, methodologies, conclusions, and ethical decisions that can be understood by specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
  5. Demonstrate the application of philosophical and/or theological knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative for further learning with a high level of personal autonomy.

Career pathways

A Master of Liberal Arts will prepare you for a range of careers in government, industry, journalism, creative arts or education.

Course structure

Program summary

Compulsory courses

  • PHTH6002 Reason and Revelation
  • FIVE Philosophy or Theology Electives

Supervised Dissertation in Philosophy and Theology (worth TWO courses)

Philosophy and Theology Electives:

For those focusing on Philosophy, students must choose either:

  • PHIL6210 Philosophy of the Human Person, OR
  • PHIL6050 Moral Philosophy

For those focusing on Theology, students must choose either:

  • THEO6400 Christology, OR
  • THEO6540 Trinity

Students should consult their Program Co-ordinator before choosing their discipline of focus.

For their remaining four electives, students are free to choose from any other 6000-level Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course offered at UNDA.

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
77.8%
Overall satisfaction
74.1%
Skill scale
84.6%
Teaching scale
97.4%
Employed full-time
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