Future Students

Philosophy

The Area of Study

Philosophy is both a subject and a way of thinking. Philosophy does not tell you what to think, it teaches you how to think for yourself. You learn how to reflect on your views, give reasons for them, and to understand and evaluate other positions and arguments. Philosophy develops creative thinking, communication and problem-solving skills which are invaluable, whatever the chosen profession.

The Department of Philosophy at Macquarie University offers a wide variety of courses in different traditions of philosophical thought and technique (both ’Anglo American’‚ or ‘analytic’‚ and ‘European’). These courses fall into three broad areas: applied ethics and ethical theory, continental and social philosophy, and mind, metaphysics and meaning.

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Degree Program Information

Degree UAI 2008 CSP Course Duration
Bachelor of Arts 76.00 3 years full-time/equivalent part-time
Bachelor of Social Science 76.10 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws 95.45 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Social Science with Bachelor of Laws 96.35 5 years full-time

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What You Will Study

You must complete a program of study (major) in one of the following:

  • Philosophy
  • Social Philosophy

Your program of study may include units from the subject areas listed below:

  • critical thinking
  • language and logic
  • bioethics
  • applied ethics and social philosophy
  • mind, brain and behaviour
  • cultural theory and practice
  • psychology

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Recommended Prior Knowledge

First-year philosophy units do not require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements.

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Career Options

  • academia
  • business management
  • journalism
  • foreign affairs
  • politics
  • law
  • medicine
  • computing

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Further Information

Department of Philosophy
Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
Telephone: (02) 9850 8837
Fax: (02) 9850 8892
Email: philosophy@mq.edu.au
Web: www.phil.mq.edu.au

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