Master of Arts (Philosophy)
Master of Arts (Philosophy)
The Master of Arts (Philosophy) is designed to facilitate the skills associated with studying philosophy and build a firm foundation for independent research. This highly-focused program will appeal to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and provides a thought-provoking overview of this fascinating discipline. Over the course of…
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The Master of Arts (Philosophy) is designed to facilitate the skills associated with studying philosophy and build a firm foundation for independent research. This highly-focused program will appeal to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and provides a thought-provoking overview of this fascinating discipline. Over the course of your studies, you will be required to take 13 philosophy courses from the university’s annual roster and also complete a supervised research project based on a philosophical text.
Our Master of Arts (Philosophy) program covers the essential analytical skills associated with the study of philosophy and also provides a strong basis for independent research. By undertaking a Master’s degree, you will have the opportunity to explore subject areas which are particularly interesting to you and develop them into a research project.
The degree allows students to explore their interest in philosophy which can help further their current professional skills. Students cover diverse areas such as Natural Law, Cosmology, History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Language and Moral Philosophy, depending on their choice of program. The Supervised Research Project will also allow a close reading and analysis of a particular text in philosophy.
Sydney Campus
Have you always harboured a fascination with philosophy? Are you attracted by “big questions”? No matter what you studied as an undergraduate, this Master’s degree will allow you to follow your passion – for professional or personal reasons. This program offers you the opportunity to explore subject areas aligned with your own interests and then to develop these interests via a research project. As a graduate you will also have the critical thinking and reasoning abilities that are bound to impress future employers.
Why study this degree?
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, we prize the tradition of educating the whole person. Through the University’s Core Curriculum all of our students study both theology and philosophy, but the Master of Arts (Philosophy) will particularly appeal to students who have either a professional or personal interest in philosophy.
This program is a coursework degree and includes a research project component. You will complete a core course in Reason and Revelation, 12 Philosophy courses of your choice, and you will write a supervised research project in an area of your choice. Your studies begin within the context of the University, with Reason and Revelation, which begins with philosophical analysis and explanation of concepts of reason, reasoning, and believing and acting upon reasons. It then relates reason to revelation (Scripture and Tradition), before considering the relationship between philosophy and theology.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a recognized Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no writing score lower than 6.5 and no other individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no score lower than 176 in writing and no other band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no score lower than 58 in writing and no other band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 22 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
